White Wine Lemon Linguini, Clams, Fresh Herbs and Blistered Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 Lb linguine
• 1 Lb cockle clams or little neck clams (I
• 1 Cup grape tomatoes, whole and blistered for 8-10 minutes
• Half of a shallot, finely minced
• 1 TBSP fresh garlic, finely minced
• 1 TBsP fresh parsley, finely minced
• 1 TSP red pepper flakes
• 1 TBSP butter
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 1 Cup white wine, sauvignon blanc
• 1/2 Cup reserved pasta water
• Fresh lemon juice from half a lemon
• Parmesan cheese (optional) for serving