Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 6 to 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry vermouth
• 1/2 cup chicken stock or clam broth
• 36 littleneck clams or 1 1/2 pounds manila clams or cockles, rinsed and scrubbed
• 1 pound linguini
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste