Spaghetti With Clam Sauce

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This scrumptious pasta is dh's creation and star dish. Thank you to starrynews for putting this in her best of 2009 cookbook!!

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Steps

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Start water to boil for pasta.

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Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat in a small or medium saucepan.

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Add garlic and saute until softened , a few minutes.

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Add mushrooms , clams , and juice from one of the cans of clams.

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Turn heat to high.

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Add red pepper flakes , italian seasoning , oregano , wine , and lemon juice.

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Let simmer on high until at least three fourths of liquid has evaporated , about 10-15 minutes.

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Meanwhile , cook pasta until it is al dente.

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Drain pasta.

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Add pasta back to empty pot and coat with 1 / 2 tablespoon of oil.

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Take sauce off heat.

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Add black pepper to taste , and parsley.

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Immediately add half of the sauce to the pasta and toss.

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Plate pasta , top with other half of sauce , and serve.

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Ingredients

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spaghetti, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, mixed mushrooms, minced clams, red pepper flakes, italian seasoning, fresh oregano, white wine, lemon, juice of, fresh ground black pepper, fresh italian parsley