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

Method

  • Begin preparing linguine according to package directions.
  • In saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • (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.
  • Toward the end of the cooking time, throw in the oregano and basil.
  • When onion mixture is done, add the chopped clams, the reserved liquid, and the wine.
  • Simmer about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add parsley and simmer one minute more.
  • Add clam mixture to your large pot of well drained linguine and mix gently.
  • Douse generously with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  • Wonderful!