Linguini W// Clam Sauce Ann – Nana's Recipes

Ingredients

• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 9 cloves garlic, smashed
• 5 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed under cold running water
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound linguine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped oregano leaves
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional, plus shavings for garnish
• Kosher salt
• Big fat finishing extra-virgin olive oil (high quality)