FRESH CLAMS POACHED IN TOMATOES, WHITE WINE, AND GARLIC

Seafood

4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs fresh manila or littleneck clams in their shell
1/3 C olive oil
8 garlic cloves, sliced (plus two to rub on bread)
1 T Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/2 glass dry white wine
1 small red chili pepper, broken into small pieces,
or a pinch of crushed red pepper
1 C tomato sauce
4 thick slices country bread, toasted to a golden
brown and cut in half
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

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