Old-fashioned Linguine with White Clam Sauce

I made this for a special romantic dinner for me and my husband. Very delicious and surprisingly easy to make. The pepper flakes were an added twist. We both thought we were dining in a classy restaurant. Thanks Maine-iac.

i made this tonight and it was awsome the best i have ever had in 70 years i made the white clam sauce 8 hrs ahead so the spices could meld
wayland 3/8/11

This was excellent! Pasta with clam sauce is a treat I seldom get to enjoy, as my family doesn't much like clams. I divvied the recipe by 3 and had a generous solo dinner with this -- something I will definitely repeat next time I'm dining by my lonesome. This was very easy to prepare, used ingredients I had on hand, and was ready in minutes. The only alteration I made was to omit the onion (my onion looked way past its prime so I left it out); I also used fresh basil and parsley, rather than dried, since I have fresh herbs growing right now. Thanks for the recipe; it's a keeper!

This made for a wonderful birthday meal for my wife. Even the kids devoured it. The garlic and splash of red pepper flakes made for a nice bite of heat. I know that it breaks with the tradition of the dish but the addition of some fresh mushrooms would add another wonderful layer to this dish. We tried out a 2015 Happy Camper Chardonnay (California) with the dish which went great. The citrus notes contrasted well with the buttery sauce. It also enhanced the lemon as well. This is definitely a keeper and is already in the recipe box.

OMG! I was a little skeptical about the Old Bay Seasoning but this recipe ROCKS! I didn't change anything except that I doubled it. Kids and BF agree... this is a keeper! Thanks!