1/4 c. olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (8 or 10 oz.) can clams with juice

Brown garlic in olive oil until light golden. Add water, parsley, salt, oregano and pepper. Bring to simmer to blend flavors, then add clams slowly. Bring to slow simmer. Cook 5 minutes. Turn off heat.

In the meantime cook 1 pound linguine and drain. Put in large bowl or platter and pour sauce over. Top with Parmesan cheese.