Name: Classic White Clam Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 20 to 30 small (hardshell clams); 1 1/4 cup white wine, (divided); 5 tablespoons olive oil, (divided); 2 garlic cloves, (sliced thin); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 pound linguine, (angel hair or other pasta); 1 large fresh plum tomato (seeded and diced); 3 tablespoons fresh basil, (torn into pieces); Black pepper to taste