Linguine with Clams, Bacon, and Tomato

INGREDIENTS

1/4 lb

sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips

3 cloves

garlic, minced

1/2 cup

dry white wine

1 1/2 cups

canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 16-ounce can)

1 cup

bottled clam juice

3/4 lb

chopped clams, drained (about 1 1/2 cups)

1/3 cup

chopped flat-leaf parsley

3/4 tsp

salt, more if needed

1/4 tsp

dried red-pepper flakes

3/4 lb

linguine