Linguini with Clam Sauce

This recipe creates a fabulous linguini with clam sauce. Serve with sour dough bread and a glass of Sauvginon Blanc for a simple and deliciously hearty meal. A comfort food that is also perfect for entertaining.

Wine Pairing: Your favorite Sauvignon Blanc would be the perfect wine to use in preparing this meal and drinking along with the dish. A delightful choice would be Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Year after year this New Zealand winery produces a wonderful Sauvignon Blanc. We keep a bottle or two on hand for unexpected guests who always enjoy this lovely wine.

Ingredients:
3 cloves crushed garlic
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup Sauvignon Blanc
3/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup minced clams with liquid (or 4 cans of clams with liquid)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces linguini
12 hard shell clams
Grated Romano cheese

Instructions:
1. Saute garlic in olive oil until golden.
2. Add 1 tablespoon flour and stir until smooth.
3. Gradually add Sauvignon Blanc, parsley, claims with their liquid, and oregano.
4. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until sauce is thickened and smooth.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve sauce over linguini and top with steamed hard shell clams and freshly grated Romano cheese.