CLAM SAUCE

 

Contributed by:       Edie Dinnocenzo

 

Ingredients:

 

2 large cans puréed tomatoes

3 cans minced clams

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp celery flakes

1 tbsp parsley flakes

1 tbsp sweet basil

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp whole black pepper

¼ cup olive oil

dash of sage

 

Directions:

 

Drain clams – DO NOT discard juice.  Place drained clams in bowl and refrigerate.  Brown garlic in olive oil, add tomatoes, clam juice, and other seasonings.  Cook over medium low heat approximately 2 hours.  Fifteen minutes before serving, add minced clams.  Serve with linguini or our favorite pasta.