CLAM MARINERA

Ingredients
2 lbs. clams                                                      2 tbsp. spanish olive oil
1 med.-size onion chopped                              2 or 3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt                                                      1 tbsp. soft brad crumbs
1/4 or 1/2 parsley, minced                                1 small tomato. peeled and chopped
1/2 cup dry spanish sherry                                1/2 cup water
Scrub clams, then place unopened in pan with olive oil. onion, garlic, brads crumbs, tomato, wine and water.
Add salt and cover.
Cook until clam shells open, taste for seasoning.
Add parsley, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
If canned whole clams are being used drain well, saving liquid, then sauté with onions and garlic in oil for 2 min.
Add remaining ingredients but with less salt and using reserved clam liquid.