Ingredients

  • 1 c. dry red wine (more or less to taste)
  • 1 c. sun-dried tomatoes (dried and boil 10 minutes to soften)
  • 1 can (small) tomato paste
  • 2 large cans plum tomatoes (whole)
  • 3 small cans clams
  • 1 bottle clam juice
  • 3 sticks celery
  • 1 small/medium onion
  • 2 tsp. oregano (dried)
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 3 Tbsp. basil (dried)
  • 1/2 c. chopped parsley (fresh)
  • 6 cloves garlic

Method

  • All tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic and parsley to be chopped fine.
  • Saute garlic, onion and celery; do not brown. Saute until tender.
  • Add the plum tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, clam juice, oregano, basil, pepper flakes (takes more for really hot) and sun-dried tomatoes (did you remember to soften first and dice fine).
  • Simmer all ingredients 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Add clams and parsley.
  • Simmer 10 minutes. Serve immediately over fresh pasta with French bread.
  • Serves 4 to 6.