Author Notes
Inspired by a friend's Facebook post about Trader Joe clams. —askann
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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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4
garlic cloves, minced
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pinch
red pepper flakes
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2
can Trader Joe's cherrystone clams
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1
can diced tomato
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splash
white wine or vermouth (optional)
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pinch
oregano
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handful
spinach or other greens
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1/2 lb
linguine
Directions
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Boil large pot of salted water.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil
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Add garlic. Stir until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes.
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Add liquid from canned clams -- but not the clams themselves -- and the can of tomatoes. Add wine or vermouth, if using. Simmer and allow to thicken.
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Add pasta to boiling water.
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When sauce is thickened, add clams and oregano.
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When pasta is done, reserve some pasta water and drain. Add to saucepan.
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Add spinach/greens and stir until wilted.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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