Linguine with Red Clam Sauce

1/4 cup olive oil and butter

3 TBs chopped parsley

2 cloves garlic minced

3 medium tomatoes, cut up fine and a small can of sauce. 

pinch salt

pinch or more hot pepper optional

oregano crumbled optional 

1 can per person clams drained reserve juice

1can whole clams discard juice

1lbs cooked linguine or spaghetti

Heat oil and butter in frying pan. Add parsley and garlic and hot pepper. Heat for a min or two. Add tomatoes with salt, and oregano. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally for about 10 mins. Add clams and some juice. Heat and then reduce heat while preparing noodles. Serve over hot pasta.