Linguine With Clam Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
1/3 c. chopped onions
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. olive oil or cooking oil
1/3 c. dry white wine
1/2 tsp. dried oregano or basil, crushed
dash of ground red pepper
8 oz. linguine or spaghetti
3 Tbsp. parsley

Preparation

Drain clams, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Set aside.
In medium skillet, cook onion and garlic in hot oil for about 4 minutes or until onions are tender.
Carefully add the reserved clam liquid, wine, basil or oregano and red pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil and boil gently for 4 to 5 minutes.
Reduce heat and add clams.
Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
In large bowl, toss pasta and clam mixture until well coated.
Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.