This is my secret linguine and clam sauce recipe, and I think it is the best linguine and clam sauce EVER. Of course, it probably is not so secret now that I have published it here.  Well that’s ok.  Good things are meant to be shared with others.  This sauce smells SO good!

This is a super cheap recipe but yet a very yummy meal.  It is also QUICK and EASY to make!

Ingredients

• 1 can of minced or chopped clams (drain and set aside juice) – We usually go with the chopped because my husband and some like the bigger chunks of clams.  I prefer the minced but there is always a little of that in a can of chopped clams.
• 1 onion – Use a very large onion if you plan on doubling the recipe.
• 3 garlic cloves chopped
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• Old Bay Seasoning (sprinkle to taste)
• splash of white wine – This is my secret ingredient.  It adds a certain something to the sauce.
• olive oil

Directions

1. Chop onion and saute in olive oil on a medium to medium high heat and get a good browning action going to carmelize those onions and make them sweet.
2. Add chopped garlic about 3-5 minutes before the onions are done.
3. Add a splash of white wine and boil on high for about 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
4. Add clam juice and all seasonings.
5. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
6. Add clams and simmer another minute.

Serve over pasta.  Stir-fried mixed vegetables is a FANTASTIC side for this meal!  If you like cheese, try adding a little Parmesan over your pasta. This serves 2.  If you want more, add an extra can of clams and be sure to use a large onion.

©2009 Recipe by Extraordinary in the Ordinary