My Friend Carole's Red Clam Sauce

This can be made more or less spicy by the number of jalapenos that are added...fresh are essential. I sometimes add a splash of bottled clam juice to enhance the flavor.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 (6 1/2ounce) cans  chopped clams
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 6 -8  fresh jalapenos, finely chopped
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine or 1⁄2 cup dry vermouth
• 6  fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1  lb linguine, cooked and drained

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.
2. Simmer at least 1/2 hour.
3. Serve over pasta.