Created by LindasBusyKitchen on August 21, 2014
Step 1: Rinse the clams in cold running water, and scrub if necessary.
Step 2: Put clams in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Salt generously and leave for a couple of hours, then drain and rinse well to remove any grit or sand.
Step 3: Put the spaghetti into a large pan of salted boiling water and cook for a couple of minutes under the recommended time, until nearly done.
Step 4: Meanwhile, put half the butter and all the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the garlic and chilli.
Step 5: Add the drained clams, and turn up the heat.
Step 6: Pour in the wine, cover and leave for a couple of minutes until most of them have opened. Discard any that are still closed. Add the others to the sauce, picking a few out of their shells for variety.
Step 7: Drain the spaghetti and add to the pan along with the remaining butter. Toss well and leave for a minute, then stir through the chopped parsley, lemon zest and juice, season to taste and serve.