Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, brown garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Stir in butter or margarine and seasonings until butter or margarine is melted. Add clams with some of their liquid; heat through.

Drain pasta. Toss spaghetti with clam sauce, and top with grated Romano cheese.