Capellini With White Wine Clam Sauce

ellie3763's Note:

http://kathleenjbade.blogspot.com/2009/01/cappellini-not-linguini.html

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 -6 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 can flat fillet anchovy , drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup clam juice or 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 (15 ounce) can fancy baby clams
• 1 lemon , zested
• 1 lb capellini
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• black pepper
• coarse salt

Directions:

1. Cook pasta until almost al dente and drain pasta.
2. Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
3. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan in a slow stream, red pepper flakes, garlic and anchovies. Cook until anchovies melt into the oil.
4. Add thyme and wine.
5. Reduce wine 1 minute.
6. Add clam juice or stock.
7. Stir in clams and lemon zest.
8. Add pasta to skillet and toss with sauce 2 to 3 minutes, until pasta is al dente and has absorbed some of the sauce and flavor.
9. Add parsley, pepper and salt, to taste.