Clams With Jalapeno, Lemon and Basil

From Bon Appetit, this looks really good. Sounds like crusty bread would be great to soak up the sauce.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  jalapeno, minced
• 1  cup tomato sauce, canned
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 6  lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated

Directions

1. Melt butter in very large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and jalapeño; stir until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
3. Add tomato sauce, wine, and lemon juice and bring to boil.
4. Add clams; cover and boil until clams open, about 9 minutes (discard any clams that do not open).
5. Add basil and lemon peel.
6. Season with pepper.
7. Transfer clams and sauce to large bowl and serve.