1 med. onion, chopped
2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 (28 oz.) can Italian tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
2 (7 oz.) cans baby clams, with liquid
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. dried oregano
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Linguini for four people

In medium skillet saute onion, garlic and celery in oil until lightly golden. Add next 7 ingredients and simmer, covered, for 1 hour or more. Just before serving, cook linguini. Drain well. Mix with half the clam sauce and toss. Serve in shallow soup bowls. Pass the remaining sauce.