Clams with Smoky Bacon and Tomatoes

• 6 slices applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers from jar
• 6 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

• Heat large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and onion; sauté until bacon is crisp around edges and onion starts to brown, stirring, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice and peppers; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add clams, cover, and boil until clams open, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes (discard any clams that do not open). Stir in 1/4 cup parsley. Divide among shallow bowls. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley.
  
  
  
  

*Photo and recipe from Bon Appetit magazine