Steamed Clams with White Wine Cream Sauce & Linguini | Lagostina

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340g) linguine
• Salt for pasta water
• 2 lbs fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 cup dry white wine (e.g. Pinot Grigio)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and black pepper to taste