Serve with the toasted breadcrumbs sprinkled on top. Toss until coated in the sauce and the pasta is tender.
Use tongs to take the pasta out of the water directly into the pan (this works best when the pasta is a couple minutes away from being done you want it really al dente so it finishes cooking in the sauce). They are ideal for steaming, stuffing, as a base for sauce, baked, grilled, or just raw on the half shell. Slightly larger than Little Necks but smaller than Cherrystones, Top Necks are a tender and sweet hard shell clam. Add the clams, then turn up the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Top Necks Cape Cod, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Canada. Stir in the wine and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the heat on low and let cook until fragrant, for a few minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan or skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil along with the garlic and red pepper flakes.Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and season generously with salt. Toast the breadcrumbs, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the breadcrumbs, granulated garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
