Green Pasta With Shrimp And Clams
["18 cherrystone clams", "4 qt. water", "salt to taste", "1/4 c. olive oil", "1 Tbsp. finely minced garlic", "1/2 tsp. dried hot red pepper flakes", "1 lb. medium sized shrimp, shelled and deveined", "freshly ground pepper to taste", "24 whole basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry", "3 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley", "1 lb. green pasta", "3 Tbsp. butter"]
["Shuck clams and reserve juice.", "Discard shells.", "(Should have approximately 3/4 cup raw clams and 1 cup liquid.) Chop clams coarsely and set aside.", "Bring water to a boil and salt to taste. Add pasta.", "Cook 1 1/2 minutes after water returns to boil. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup water.", "Heat oil in a heavy skillet and add garlic.", "Cook briefly without browning.", "Add pepper flakes, shrimp, salt and pepper.", "Cook, stirring shrimp and shaking skillet for about 1 minute.", "Add clams.", "Cook about 15 seconds. Add basil leaves and parsley.", "Stir to blend and remove from heat. Pour pasta into a kettle and add reserved clam juice.", "Heat thoroughly.", "Add reserved water and butter.", "Pour shrimp and clam mix into pasta; toss to blend.", "Serve immediately.", "Serves 4."]
["cherrystone clams", "water", "salt", "olive oil", "garlic", "shrimp", "freshly ground pepper", "basil", "parsley", "green pasta", "butter"]