Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil ... my love story with Marlboro Man begins—with a big plate of linguine with clam sauce. This is the first meal I ever cooked for Ladd.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine for about 10 minutes or until al dente. To make the sauce: In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté the garlic ...