Portuguese Style Pasta with Clams & Chouriço Recipe

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

This recipe was inspired by our friends over at Food & Wine Magazine!

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com