1/4 c. olive or vegetable oil
1/4 c. parsley leaves or 1 tsp. dried parsley
2 or 3 garlic cloves, slice d 1 med. onion
1/2 or 1 whole green pepper, sliced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 or 2 (8 oz.) cans tomatoes
1 (3 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. water
1/2 c. wine, optional
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs. fresh or frozen fish, shrimp or lobster
1 dozen clams, optional

Saute garlic, parsley, onion, green pepper and mushrooms until golden brown. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, water and wine. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

If using clams, simmer 15-20 minutes until shells pop open. Then add remaining fish. Cook 5 minutes. Good over pasta and crusty bread.