Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 pounds clams
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1/2 tablespoon thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 pound linguini or thin spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • small handful cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package directions for al dente.
  • In a dutch oven or large pot, combine thyme, white wine, garlic, green peppers, and clams over medium high heat. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to a simmer and let cook, covered, for about 3-4 minutes, or until clams open up.
  • Remove clams and set aside. Simmer broth mixture for about 5 more minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste
  • Drain pasta and add in clams. Toss well and serve onto warm plates. Pour desired amount of broth over noodles and garnish with cilantro, if desired.