Fill large pot with cold water and allow to come to boil. Once water comes to a boil, add a few pinches of salt and I teaspooon of olive oil. Add pasta to cook.

Melt butter in large fry pan. Add minced garlic and shallot. Sautee until they become translucent. Add clams and continue to stir. Add salt/pepper/pepper flakes. Stir all ingredients to incorporate everything together over medium heat. Add white wine and place lid tightly over clams to continue cooking until clams open.. about 8 minutes.

Once pasta is ready, add pasta to pan. Add a few tablespoons of the pasta water to tighten up sauce. Finally finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Allow to sit a few minutes (it will thicken up slightly). Serve with crusty bread and a glass of white wine!