1 doz. raw clams
1 sm. onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 can tomato paste
1 1/2 cans water
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil

Heat oil in pan and cook herbs, onion and garlic until tender. Add tomato paste and water, stir, add clams and simmer until clams open and the flavor is blended.

NOTE: This can be frozen. Also great as a vacation dinner (near the shore). Serve over spaghetti with salad, bread and a fruit dessert.