Spaghetti alle Vongole

• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small dried red chile pepper, crushed, or a pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 pounds small hard shell clams
• 1 cup clam juice
• 1 cup dry white wine
• Salt
• 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
• 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, finely chopped

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the garlic and chile pepper in the olive oil until the garlic is golden brown, about 1 minute.
2. Add the clams, clam juice and wine.
3. Cover and simmer over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally until all the clams open.
4. While the clams are simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
5. Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until al dente.
6. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
7. Add the clam sauce and parsley and toss well.
8. Serve immediately.

garlic, red chile pepper, olive oil, shell clams, clam juice, white wine, salt, linguine, fresh italian parsley

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spaghetti-alle-vongole-recipe.html (may not work)