Ingredients

  • 2 pounds manila, littleneck or butter clams, washed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 28-ounce can Italian-style peeled tomatoes with basil, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • Arrange clams on a rack in a steamer or Dutch oven.
  • Add 2 cups hot water, cover tightly and steam over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes, or just until shells open.
  • Discard unopened clams.
  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and celery; saute 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add seasonings.
  • Place clams in large soup} bowls.
  • Spoon tomato sauce over clams.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.