Pasta with Spicy Almond Pesto

Ingredients: 3/4 pound fettuccine 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves 1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste 1/4 cup almond or hazelnut butter 1 scallion, minced 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Large pinch of crushed red pepper 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1.5 ounces) Salt and freshly ground pepper […]

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Toasted Spaghetti with Clams

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound spaghetti, broken into 2-inch lengths 2 garlic cloves, minced Crushed red pepper 3 cups bottled clam broth 1 cup water 3 dozen littleneck clams, rinsed 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley Directions: In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the spaghetti and cook […]

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