Clam Sauce with Tomatoes and Garlic | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 pounds littleneck clams or manila clams, thoroughly scrubbed
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 medium cloves garlic , minced
• 2 cups whole tomatoes , canned, chopped coarse with liquid reserved
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
• Salt and ground black pepper