Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Categories: Pasta Main dish Easy Seafood
  Servings:  4

    2/3 c  margarine                         1/4 t  basil
    1/3 c  olive oil                         1/4 t  oregano
      3 ea cloves garlic                     1/4 t  salt
      3 ea (8 oz) cans minced clams drained    1 x  black pepper to taste
    1/3 c  finely chopped parsley              1 lb linguine

  Melt margarine in saucepot;  add oil;  heat.   Saute garlic and clams in
  hot  oil mixture over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.   Stir in parsley,
  basil,  oregano,  salt, and pepper.  Simmer 5-10 minutes.  Cook linguine
  according to package directions;  drain well.  Return to pot; add sauce;
  toss lightly.  Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.