Serves 4-6

Ingredients

2 pounds clams, scrubbed

1-pound sausage, casings removed and crumbled

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 shallots, thinly sliced

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped

3 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Instructions

In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add the shallots and garlic and cook until they are soft, approximately 5-6 minutes.  Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute longer.  Add the sausage and cook for about 6-8 minutes longer.  Add the vinegar and clams to the pan and stir.  Sprinkle the parsley over the top, cover and cook until the clams have opened, approximately 8 minutes. 

Discard any clams that did not open.  Place in individual bowls and serve immediately.