Linguine Alle Vongole

Ingredients

• • 2.2 lb (1 kg) clams
  • 3/4 lb (340 g) linguini
  • 3 shallots, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 bird’s eye chili pepper, finely chopped, or to taste
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
  • 1 cup (140 g) cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) parsley, finely chopped