MAIN DISH Linguini And Clams 

• servings: 4-6

Ingredients

– 1/4 pound butter

– 1 medium, diced onion

– 1 1/2 cups fresh, Italian parsley, chopped

– 1 tablespoon oregano

– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

– 4 cans • 6 1/2 ounces minced clams with juice.

– 1/4 cup, Marcella wine

– 12 ounces bottled clam juice

– 1 pound linguine

– 1/4 cup olive oil

– 10 cloves of minced garlic

– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

– 1/2 teaspoon basil

Directions

– In a large pot, over medium heat, melt butter

– Add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook until soft.

– Add oregano, Basil and cayenne. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

– Add wine. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.

– Add clam juice from cans and bottle juice. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

– Add clams, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer 10 minutes.

– Add parsley. Simmer five minutes.

– Add all to cook linguine noodles. Simmer 15 minutes.