MARIO'S RECIPES
Mario’s favorite recipes you can make at home!

BLACK LINGUINE WITH CLAMS
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12 ounces linguine De Cecco
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
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Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 pounds littleneck clams, cleaned
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
INGREDIENTS:
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions;
drain well.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with sea salt and pepper, to taste.
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in clams. Cover, with a tight-fitting lid, and cook until the clams have opened, about 5-8 minutes. Discard any unopened clams.
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Stir in pasta and additional vegetable broth, as needed.
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Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.