To me, linguine with clam sauce is one of the best Italian pasta recipes out there. It’s incredibly simple to make and loaded with delicious garlic and seafood flavors.

For the pasta: Bring 5-6 qt. of water to a boil in a large kettle. Add 1 tsp. salt to boiling water in kettle. Add pasta and cook until done. Scoop out 6 oz. of pasta liquid and add to clams.

This one-pot pasta comes together in minutes, requires zero prep and minimal cleanup. Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. This weeknight clam pasta comes together ...

draining it as you go but taking a little pasta water along with the noodles to emulsify the sauce. Add arugula and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and toss together until pasta is saucy ...