MMMMM----- Meal-Master Recipe via Home Cookin 2.8 Title: Spaghetti With Clam Sauce Categories: Pasta Yield: 4 Servings 1/2 c Butter or olive oil; plus: 1/3 c Olive oil 1/2 ts Black pepper; - freshly ground 1 ts Oregano; crumbled 2 tb Basil; crumbled 3 cl Garlic 1 1/2 c Clams; fresh or canned 1 c Clam juice; - fresh or bottled Salt; to taste 1 lb Spaghetti; cooked 1/2 c Low-fat Parmesan; - freshly grated (optional) 3 tb Fresh parsley; minced Shred cheese and set aside. Mince parsley and set aside. Mince garlic. Melt the butter and add the olive oil, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic, clams, and clam juice. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste. Warm a large bowl while you cook the spaghetti. Rinse and drain the spaghetti, put in the bowl and add the clam sauce. Toss with the parsley and serve immediately. Sprinkle with shredded cheese to taste. Leftovers keep well (refrigerated) and heat up nicely in a microwave. MMMMM