INGREDIENTS
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2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
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1 1/2 pounds linguine, cooked to al dente
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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Pinch crushed red pepper
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2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed well
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1 cup dry white wine
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons chopped oregano or basil
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Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, to taste
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VIVA LAS VEGAS TOMATO SAUCE:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
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2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
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2 1/2 cups chopped, peeled tomatoes, with their juice
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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º teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Pinch of sugar, optional