Linguine With Clams

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11 Ingredients

• 72 Manila clams or 36 to 48 larger hard-shell clams, 4 to 5 lb. total, well scrubbed
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 lb. dried linguine
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 tsp. finely minced garlic, or to taste
• Pinch of dried oregano (optional)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 3 Tbs. unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil (optional)