3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 (8 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (27 oz.) can Italian style tomatoes
1/2 tsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
pinch of sugar (optional)
2 (10 oz.) cans whole baby clams with juice or 2 (8 oz.) cans minced clams with juice

In large saucepan, saut garlic in olive oil until lightly browned. Slowly stir in tomato paste and white tomatoes. Add parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and sugar. Simmer 1/2 hour. Add clams and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Serve over spaghetti.

Serves 6.