Last Nights Dinner

I love linguini with clam sauce, I do prefer the white over the red. Last night I decided to make an improvised version using bacon and bell peppers. It was so good it tasted just like clams casino. I know I should have stopped eating at the feeling of full rather than bursting at the seams. But the taste and the aromas were so amazing that I just couldn’t get enough. The only thing I served with it was a little garlic bread. I convinced myself that the red bell pepper would suffice as the veggie part of this meal so I decided not to make a salad. It was starch and carbs all the way...... I'll do better tomorrow!

Linguini Clams Casino Style

2 Tablespoons of butter

4 strips of bacon cut into small pieces

1/3 Cup Olive oil

1/4 Teaspoon of Hot Red Pepper Flakes

1/2 Teaspoon of Oregano

3 Cloves garlic (sliced thin)

1/4 Teaspoon of Salt

3-(8 oz) cans chopped clams with liquid

1/3 Cup Finely chopped parsley

1 Small Red Bell Pepper (green would be fine) diced or strips

1 lb Linguine

Place oil, butter and bacon in saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and bell pepper sauté another 5 minutes. Add Clams with liquid, stir in parsley, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Cook linguine according to package directions; drain well. Return to pot; add sauce; toss lightly. Serve with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.