1 lb. fettucini noodles
5 slices bacon
3 tbsp. butter
2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans clams
1 1/2 c. cream (heavy or whipping)
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
Pepper
Garlic
Oregano
Parsley

Add 1 pound fettucini noodles to a pot of vigorously boiling water that has had 1/2 teaspoon salt and approximately 1/4 cup oil added.

1. Prepare 5 slices bacon (I microwave it 6 minutes).

2. Chop 2 large cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 tsp. dried), fresh parsley is optional (1 to 2 tablespoons), 3 tablespoons butter, and freshly ground pepper - saute these ingredients for enough time just to melt the butter and very lightly brown the garlic. Add 2 cans minced or whole baby clams. DO NOT SALT. Simmer 5 minutes.

Add 1 1/2 cups cream, whipping or heavy and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir. Drain pasta and put it back in the pot. Mix in the sauce and serve with salad and bread. Serves 4.