#napolitano #linguine #clams #delicious #tasty #food #shellfish #longisland #eat #simple #nyc #napoli 36 little neck clams or top necks (in their shells) or shucked just clam meat (optional) 6 tablespoons or so virgin olive oil / 1/8 cup 8 garlic cloves, mashed 1/4 bunch Italian parsley, chopped . (Basil is optional ) Pinch of crushed red pepper Pinch of black pepper.Sea salt for taste 1 pound linguine cook 8 minutes aldente ,salt water Clean clams well, rinsing them carefully under cold water.