Recipe: Pasta Vongole

     As promised, here is my version of Pasta Vongole. This has been based on trial and error. Please feel free to contact me for any questions.

You will need...

Half of package of Linguine (or spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions)

1-2 cup white wine

1/4 cup olive oil

Lemon zest of 1 lemon

Half an onion (chopped)

1 whole garlic (sliced)

A handful of parsley (chopped)

1/2 kg fresh clams

2 tbsp butter

Salt

Pepper

*Measurements are estimates since I don't measure when cooking. You may always add more if you're cooking for many.

Boil clams for around 5 minutes until they open. 

     When boiling clams, do it on a separate pot to remove the fishy smell. Based on experience, I tried cooking it together and the fishy smell was there. Once the clams open, remove the water and set it aside.

In medium heat, pour olive oil and butter...

and saute onions until translucent. 

Add in the garlic.

Once onions and garlic are cooked, add in the parsley and lemon zest and stir.

Add in the boiled clams then add salt and pepper to taste then stir.

Pour in white wine...

and let it simmer until alcohol evaporates.

Once alcohol evaporates, add in the cooked pasta and mix. If taste is lacking, just add more olive oil, butter, salt or pepper.

Serve and enjoy! :D