Linda's Linguini and Clams

Olive oil (enough to cover bottom of pan)
2 -3 cloves chopped garlic (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (to taste)
2 cans whole clams in natural juice
2 cans chopped or minced clams in natural juice
1 can/bottle clam juice (optional)
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 box linguini or thin spaghetti

Saute garlic and red pepper in olive oil, until garlic is golden, but not browned. Add clams and clam juice (if using). Bring to a light boil. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the pan, add wine. Simmer on low for 5 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile cook linguini according to package directions. Serve hot clam sauce over linguini. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with good Italian crusty bread.