Red Clam Sauce

1 medium onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 (7 oz) cans clams, minced

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

1 cup water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon rosemary

1/4 teaspoon thyme, ground

8 ounces linguine or spaghetti or similar pasta, cooked

Saute the onion and garlic in the oil in medium skillet; add the clams and their juice, the tomato paste, water, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, rosemary and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Serve over hot cooked linguine or other pasta and pass the Parmesan Cheese.
Serves 4.