Linguine Vongole - San Remo

Ingredients

• San Remo No. 1 Linguine 500g
• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 shallots (or small onion)
• 1 cup white wine
• 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 kg pipis, washed thoroughly and chilled in cold water for 1 hour and drained
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 lemon, zest
• parsley for serving