My Mamma's Red Clam Linguini

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, chopped small
• 2 (14 ounce) cans ready cut canned tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 (3 lb) can clams
• black pepper
• 2 tablespoons basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 cup dry wine

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in large pot. add chopped garlic and brown. putt all other ingredients in except clams. boil and add wine.
• 2 reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes. if it needs more liquied add clam juice. add clams, simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• 3 serve over linguine and top with shredded parmesan cheese. serves 6-8.