1. Reserve clam juice and strain it through a fine sieve. 2. In a medium sauce pan, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the shallots. 3. Place over moderate heat and saute, stirring frequently, until the shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes. 4. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes and saute for 2 minutes. 5. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil over moderate heat. 6. Cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. 7. Add the reserved clam juice and boil over moderate heat until reduced by about one-third, 3 to 5 minutes. 8. Taste and add 1/4 teaspoon more red pepper flakes, if you like. 9. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the clams, and cook for 2 minutes. 10. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the parsley and 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan. 11. Stir in the butter until it melts. 12. Pour sauce over cooked linguine and toss. 13. Sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese and serve right away. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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