Linguini And Clam Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb linguine
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
3 (6 ounce) cans clams, drained juice reserved
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup heavy cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup white wine

Preparation

Cook linguini according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, make the sauce as follows.
Melt butter with oil in saucepan. Add clams and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper and simmer.
In separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk cornstarch with 1/2 cup clam juice. Add to butter/clam mixture. Add cream or half & half, parmesan cheese, and wine.
Boil for one minute, then stir the sauce in with the drained pasta.