Clams In White Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans clams (fresh approximately 12)
2/3 c. oil
1/2 c. margarine
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. linguini
grated cheese

Preparation

Drain clams; reserve liquid.
Set aside.
Slowly heat oil and margarine in Dutch oven or large heavy skillet.
Saute garlic until golden (approximately 5 minutes).
Remove from heat.
Stir in clam liquid, parsley, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Add clams.
Simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
Serve over pasta.
Serves 4.