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[explorer0713]

I adapted this recipe from  one I found online, who knows where anymore.  I adapted it to use what I had on hand and I greatly simplified it from about a dozen steps to just 4 very simple ones.  3, if you don't count cooking the pasta as a step.

This dish is a meal on its own.
 

Red Clam  Sauce Florentine

1   med    onion, chopped
1   med    carrot, chopped
2   clove   garlic, minced
2   T          butter
1   can      minced clams, undrained (6½ oz)
1   can      tomato paste (6 oz)
1   c           clam juice
2   T           lemon juice
1   t            sugar
1   t            italian seasoning
to taste     pepper
1   c           frozen spinach, still frozen

 

1.  Saute vegies in butter until just soft
2.  Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine 
3.  Simmer for 20-30 minutes
4.  Serve over pasta.

serves 2-4 depending on appetite