Linguini with Clam Sauce

 Linguini with clam sauce

Vegetable cooking spray 

½ cup finely chopped onion

½ cup finely chopped celery

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 (6½ ounce) cans minced clams, undrained

1 (14½ ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped

½ teaspoon dried whole basil

¼ teaspoon dried whole oregano

¼ teaspoon hot sauce

1/3 cup minced fresh parsley 

2 cups hot cooked linguine

Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion, celery and garlic; saute until tender. 

Drain clams, reserving liquid; add clam liquid, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and hot sauce to the saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.

Stir in clams and parsley; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve over linguini. Yield: 4 servings.