INGREDIENTS
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⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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2¼ lb. littleneck clams, cleaned
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⅓ cup dry white wine
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½ tsp. crushed red chile flakes
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1 lb. linguine, cooked to al dente, plus ½ cup cooking water, reserved
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2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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3 tbsp. unsalted butter
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Crusty Italian bread, for serving