Udon Noodles with Japanese Clam Sauce

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1 package udon noodles

Steamed Clams:

1 pound littleneck clams

1/4 cup cooking sake

3/4 cup regular sake

Sauce:

3 tablespoons light olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 small yellow onion, chopped

2 tablespoons grated ginger

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

1/4 cup cooking sake

2 small seeded and chopped tomatoes

3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Salt to taste

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup clam juice (from the steamed clams)