T here are so many great pasta dishes that start with a long, chewy noodle - like fettuccine Alfredo or linguine with clam ...

Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 3. In a large pot with generously salted water, cook the dried pasta according to package instructions for al dente. 4. Strain the clams ...

Add the reserved pasta cooking water, 2 tablespoons at a time, if needed to loosen the sauce. Add the clams and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.