"If pink clam sauce (marechiare) is desired, add tomatoes during step 2 when the clams are added...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 dozen cherrystone clams, or 1 dozen cherrystone clams plus two 6 ½-ounce cans chopped clams (no preservatives added)
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1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
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1 cup olive oil
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1 cup reserved clam broth (see step 1, below) or 1 cup bottled clam juice
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¼ cup dry white wine
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Pinch dried oregano
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1 pound linguine
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10 sprigs parsley (leaves only), chopped
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1 14-ounce can Italian tomatoes, drained and lightly hand-crushed (optional: for pink clam sauce only)