SAUCE - RED CLAM

By akselden

Ingredients

• 1 C. water
• 1 C. red wine
• 1 lb. fresh countneck or manilla clams in the shell
• 1 tsp. tarragon
• 1 tsp. marjaram or oregano
• 1 hot pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 fresh tomato, seeded and diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 3 T. minced garlic
• 1 T. tomato paste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring water and wine to a boil. Add clams and steam for 3-5 minutes or until clams open. Remove clams.

2. Add remaining ingredients to water and bring to a simmer, then reduce to desired flavor strength and consistency. Remove clams from shells and add to sauce. Serve sauce on pasta.