Linguine With Clams, Pancetta, Chili and White Wine

This recipe came from a show I was watching with Jamie Oliver. I have served it several times to seafood lovers and it is a hit. Paired with a nice white wine and salad it is a wonderful dinner.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb linguine
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 lb pancetta, thinly sliced
• 2  shallots, thinly sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 2  dried chilies, crumbled
• 2  lbs clams
• 2  cups white wine
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed. Drain.
2. Meanwhile in a hot deep skillet, heat olive oil. Add pancetta. Fry until golden.
3. Add shallots, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to skillet. Stir well. Sautee until veggies are tender about 3 minutes.
4. Add clames and white wine. Bring to boil.
5. Cook until clams open. Discard any that have not opened.
6. Remove from heat and add linguine,parsley, salt and pepper. Toss until all is combined well.
7. Serve.