Red Clam Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped canned baby clams with juice
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. butter
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 c. white wine (optional)
2 small cans tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. salt to taste
3/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Saute clams in oil and butter mixture for 2 minutes; add garlic, onions and parsley to clams.
Saute for 2 more minutes; add wine, parsley and tomato sauce.
Salt and pepper to taste. Cook on low heat (simmer for 10 to 15 minutes).
Serve hot over linguine or spaghetti.
Serves 2 to 4, depending on desired amount of sauce your guests like.