Linguine con Vongole

Directions

1. 1
   Bring one gallon of water to boil.
2. 2
   Add 2 tablespoons salt.
3. 3
   Add pasta and cook 10 to 12 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
5. 5
   Add garlic and cook one minute.
6. 6
   Add cockles and white wine.
7. 7
   Cook covered until cockles open, about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Discard any cockles that do not open.
9. 9
   Remove cover, Add red pepper flakes, butter and parsley.
10. 10
    Drain pasta and toss with cockles.
11. 11
    Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.