This dish reminds me of summer and my family. The small briny clams in the garlicky white sauce with a pop of lemon is absolutely delicious. It may seem intimidating to make, but the entire dish comes together in less than 30 minutes. This recipe is very very hard to mess up. You are basically steaming clams in white wine, they release their liquid, and then you finish cooking the pasta in that liquid. If you like it spicy, add more red pepper. More garlicky? Add more garlic! Want a sweeter sauce with an onion undertone? Add some onion. You can even add cherry tomatoes or chorizo. Up to you but anything you do will likely work because all you're doing is... steaming clams.
One other major tip is to serve this with crusty bread. It's non-negotiable. You will want to soak up the sauce. Go buy a nice loaf of bread, slice, and toast before serving alongside the dish.
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