Spaghetti With Clams And Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Spaghetti (or Linguine)
• 3 Pounds Small Clams, Scrubbed And Soaked
• 3 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced
• 3 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
• 1/3 Cup Good Quality Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
• 1 Small Red Chile, Or Red Pepper Flakes To Taste
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/2 Cup Freshly Chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until...: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the oil,...: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the oil, then add the garlic and chile pepper and cook for just about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and cook for a few...: Add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes or just until the tomatoes begin to soften.

4. 4

   Add the parsley, clams and wine, and cook...: Add the parsley, clams and wine, and cook over medium heat until the clams open, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Shake the pan occasionally to ensure even heat...: Shake the pan occasionally to ensure even heat distribution.

6. 6

   Discard any clams that do not open.

7. 7

   Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of...: Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of pasta water.

8. 8

   Add the pasta to the clams and mix...: Add the pasta to the clams and mix well, adding a little of the pasta water if the mixture seems dry.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.