1/4 cup lite olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup mild onion, chopped
2 cups fresh minced clams (or 2 cans minced clams with juice)
1/2 cup fresh parsley (or 2 tbsp. dried parsley)
Pinch oregano
Fresh ground pepper
In saucepan, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Saute until they turn pale yellow, 4-5 minutes. Add clams with juice. Bring sauce to boil, then remove from heat. Serve immediately over cooked fresh or dried linguine. If your family like more liquid you can add 1 1/2 cups of clam broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth. Serves 4.
