Ingredients
Coarse salt
1 pound linguine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
3/4 cup chopped Cubanelle pepper (from 1 large)
Generous pinch of red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
8 ounces bottled clam juice
3 1/4 pounds clams in the shell, preferably littlenecks or cherrystones, scrubbed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Preparation
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until just al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, shallot, Cubanelle pepper, and red-pepper flakes; saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add wine; bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Add clam juice; return to a boil. Add clams, cover, and cook just until they open, about 5 minutes (start checking after 4 minutes, and discard any clams that have not opened after 6 minutes).
Add linguine, tossing with tongs to combine with clams. Season with salt if necessary (depending on saltiness of clams), remove from heat, and add parsley. Serve immediately.
