Old-Fashioned Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small diced onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 3 cans minced/chopped clams, with juice
• 1 teaspoon parsley

parmesan cheese

• 1 lb linguine or 1 lb thin spaghetti

Directions

1. 1 - In a 5 qt pot, heat water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
2. 2 - While the pasta is cooking, melt butter and olive oil in pan.
3. 3 - Sautee onion and garlic, and add crushed red pepper flakes.
4. 4 - Add lemon juice, oregano, basil, and Old Bay seasoning, stir for one minute Add clams with juice.
5. 5 - Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. 6 - Drain pasta and place in large bowl.
7. 7 - Cover pasta with clam sauce, stir well and top with parsley and parmesan cheese.
8. 8 - Serve with warm crusty bread and chilled white wine.