A New Spaghetti with Clams

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot for cooking pasta.

The clam shells under cold water with a stiff bristle brush.

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the garlic and cook over a medium heat until fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the bacon and pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add vermouth and bring to a boil.

Add the clam broth, and bring to a boil.

Stir in the potatoes and clams, tightly cover the pan, and cook until the shells open and the potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.

Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes.

Drain the pasta in a colander.

Stir it into the sauce and cook until thoroughly heated and coated with sauce, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the parsley and serve at once.