Spaghetti alle Vongole - Flagship Wines

Ingredients

• 350-400g spaghetti
• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped
• 1/2tsp dried red chilli or fresh chilli chopped (adjust to liking)
• 800g – 1kg clams (well washed)
• 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 50 ml dry white wine
• Salt and pepper
• Optional tin of tomatoes (allow and extra 10 – 15 minutes)