1/2 pound dried linguine or spaghetti

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound large shrimp -- peeled and deveined

1 garlic clove -- chopped

1/3 cup freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano -- thyme, basil and/=

or parsley salt freshly ground black pepper

Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water for 8 or 9 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil. Add the shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp turn opaque or pink. Turn and cook the second side. Combine the hot cooked pasta, shrimp mixture, Parmesan, and herbs.=

Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot. May be made ahead and reheated =2E