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

Method

  • 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.