Linguine with white clam sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cans chopped clams, drained reserving 1/2 cup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley (fresh is even better)
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 12 ounces linguine
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Begin preparing linguine according to package directions.

2. 2

   In saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes.

4. 4

   (Use as much or as little pepper flakes as you like, this can get HOT. I like mine to burn just a little!!) Cook just until onions start becoming transparent.

5. 5

   Toward the end of the cooking time, throw in the oregano and basil.

6. 6

   When onion mixture is done, add the chopped clams, the reserved liquid, and the wine.

7. 7

   Simmer about 5 minutes over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add parsley and simmer one minute more.

9. 9

   Add clam mixture to your large pot of well drained linguine and mix gently.

10. 10

    Douse generously with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

11. 11

    Wonderful!