Clam Pasta with Basil

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basil leaves
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Pasta

• 1 pound PanaPesca Baby Clams
• 1 pound PanaPesca Baby Clam Meat
• 8 oz linguini or pasta of your choice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup dry white wine

Procedure

1. To make the sauce, add the basil, parsley, garlic and olive oil to a food processor and grind together. Alternatively, finely chop the basil and parsley, mash the garlic and combine with the olive oil in a small bowl. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
3. In a medium pot that can be covered, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the garlic and the red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute.
5. Add the frozen baby clams and frozen baby clam meat to the pot. Add the white wine, turn the heat to high and cover. Cook covered for about 5 minutes.
6. After approximately 5 minutes, gently stir the contents in the pot. Cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Add the basil sauce and the clams to the cooked pasta in the large pot and gently toss to combine.
8. Serve in bowls with lemon wedges.