ZUPPA Di CLAMS

By MomMomJo1

Ingredients

• 18-24 Littleneck Clams
• 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup onion (finely chopped)
• 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 Can Anchovies (small flat no oil)
• 6-7 Basil Leaves
• 1 Handful Minced Fresh Parsley
• Dried Oregano to taste
• 1 Can Tomato Paste
• 1 Cup White Wine
• 2 Cups Water
• Italian Bread

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in sauté pan. Add Onion and Garlic and cook until onion wilts.
Add Anchovies, basil, parsley and oregano. Stir about 5 minutes as anchovies break up and blend into everything.

Add tomato paste, wine and water. Stir then simmer about 5 minutes.

Add clams. Stir with wooden spoon Cover and shake every now and then until clams open.

Remove from heat and transfer the clams to bowl. Serve with Italian bread.