Ingredients

3 TBs EVOO

Large Onion - chopped

One pepper - red or orange

1 C mushrooms - thinly sliced

1 C arborio rice

3 C ground or chopped clams

Liquid - approx 4 C, white wine, clam juice, chicken stock & brandy

Juice of one lemon & a half tsp of zest

Red pepper flakes & parm cheese optional - to taste

Preparation

Saute onion, pepper & mushrooms in EVOO for 8 minutes Add rice and saute for 3 more minutes Add liquid a little at time while simmering for 15 minutes leaving it pretty dry and add clams. Simmer for 10 more minutes, add lemon, adjust liquid and season.