Linguine with Clam Sauce

From Dad Larsen.

Bring to a good boil:
6 cups water
Juice from 2 small cans chopped clams
Salt

Add to above:
1 lb. linguine noodles

Prepare separately in frying pan, cooking slightly to blend flavors:
4 oz. butter
2 cans chopped clams
4 Tbs. fresh chopped parsley
3 Tbs. fresh chopped basil
1 tsp. fresh minced thyme
1 Tbs. minced garlic
Pepper to taste

Just before linguine is ready, bring to a boil and add to clam/herb mix:
1 cup heavy cream

Drain linguine noodles, place on large warm platter, and quickly pour clam/herb/cream sauce over it.

Add to linguine mix and toss:
4 oz. melted butter (in addition to above)
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Salt to taste, toss, and serve.