linguini and clams.

On the menu the other night was one of my favorite meals, linguini and clams.  Luckily Jon likes it a lot too so we make it pretty often.  I usually add garlic bread but we didn't have any and its still delicious without it.  This recipe makes 4 "jon and Kristen-sized" portions. enjoy!

• 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
• 1 stick butter
•  3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• juice of half a lemon 
• 1/2 onion, diced 
  
• 2 tablespoon dried parsley
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Ingredients, minus the butter which Jon was picking up at the store :)

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 
   
2. Meanwhile, saute the onions in a little bit of oil for a few minutes  
3. Finally, prepare the sauce. Combine clams with juice, butter or margarine, vegetable oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper in a large saucepan. Place over medium heat until boiling. Serve warm over pasta.