Spicy Spaghetti with Clams and Red Bell Pepper

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 1/2 teaspoons dried
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes with added puree
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 24 small clams, scrubbed
• 3/4 pound spaghetti, freshly cooked

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add bell pepper, garlic, oregano and dried red pepper.
3. Saute until bell pepper is almost tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and wine and simmer until flavors blend, about 2 minutes.
5. Add clams.
6. Cover and cook until clams open, about 8 minutes.
7. Using tongs, transfer clams to bowl (discard any that do not open).
8. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Divide spaghetti among 4 bowls.
10. Top with sauce and clams and serve.

olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, fresh oregano, red pepper, tomatoes, red wine, clams

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-spaghetti-with-clams-and-red-bell-pepper-5336 (may not work)