Classic Linguine with Clams | Easy Italian Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb Linguine noodles ((dry))
• 4 quarts Water ((large pot-full))
• 2 tbsp Kosher salt
• 2 lb Littleneck clams ((scrubbed clean))
• 6 tbsp Olive oil ((extra virgin))
• ½ cup Shallots ((finely chopped))
• 6 cloves Garlic ((coarsely chopped))
• 1 cup White wine ((dry))
• ½ tsp Red pepper flakes
• ¾ tsp Kosher Salt
• ¼ cup Parsley ((rough chop))
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice ((plus more to taste))
• 1 tsp Lemon zest ((plus more to taste))
• Reserve pasta water as needed