Stuffed Clams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 doz. medium clams
1 large carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small red pepper, chopped
2 sticks margarine, melted
1 small can bread crumbs
6 c. water
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. clam broth
bacon (optional)

Preparation

Steam clams in 6 cups water.
Remove from shells and chop clams.
Save shells.
Save broth.
In large bowl, put clams, 1 cup clam broth (water), carrot, onion, garlic, red pepper, margarine, bread crumbs, basil and Italian seasoning.
If too dry, add more broth.
Put in shells.
Top with bacon, if desired.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 1 hour or until lightly browned.
Enjoy.