Portuguese Style Pasta with Clams and Chouriço

1. Preheat the oven to 450°.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
3. Add the chourico and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the chouriço begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the cayenne. Arrange the clams in the saucepan and add the tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup of the basil on top.
5. Add the wine and roast in the oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes. 
6. Stir in the clams and roast for about 20 minutes longer, or until most of the clams have opened.
7. Meanwhile, cook the linguine in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
8. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
9. Pour the chouriço clam sauce over the linguine, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
10. Garnish the linguine with the remaining 1/4 cup of basil, serve and enjoy!

Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com & foodandwine.com
Photo Credit: thesuburbansoapbox.com