From Sandi's Recipe File - Linguini with Clams

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Recipe Source:
Anne Hanslick
from her personal collection

Linguini with Clams

Amount	Ingredient
36	live small hard shell clams or 2 cans (5.2 oz.) baby clams drained
1 tablespoon	butter
2 tablespoons	olive oil
2 cloves	garlic, finely chopped
1	small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon	oregano
1/4 teaspoon	pepper
1/4 cup	dry white wine
1/4 cup	whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon	salt
1 package (250 g.)	linguini
	grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation Tips:

Open clams, cut out flesh, discard shells, wash clams under cold running water.
Heat butter and 1 tablespoon in small saucepan.
Add garlic, onion, parsley, oregano and pepper.
Stir and cook about 3 minutes.
Add wine and washed clams.
Cover and simmer over low heat 12 minutes.
Stir in cream.
Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in large saucepan.
Add salt and the remaining olive oil, then add linguini a little at a time, so the water continues to boil.
Cook 7 to 8 minutes until al dente, drain and transfer it to a warm serving dish.
Spoon hot clam sauce over and serve immediately.
Top with parmesan cheese.
Serves 4.

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