3 (6 oz.) cans chopped or minced clams
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. oregano, crumbled
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
8 oz. linguini or spaghetti
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Drain and save clam juice. Saute onion and garlic in oil and butter for 5 minutes. Add clam juice, oregano, salt and pepper, bring to a boil. Boil over high heat until sauce has reduced to 1 cup. This takes approximately 5 minutes. Add clams, parsley, lemon rind and juice. Heat thoroughly. Toss with cooked noodles. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 to 6.