Spicy Steamed Clams
["1 large garlic clove, minced", "1/4 tsp. dried hot red pepper flakes or to taste", "3/4 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled", "2 Tbsp. olive oil", "1/2 c. finely chopped onion", "1 1/4 c. thinly sliced fennel bulb or celery, combined with 1/2 tsp. fennel seed", "1 (14 oz.) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve juice)", "1/2 c. dry white wine", "24 small, hard shelled clams, scrubbed well", "2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves plus parsley sprigs (for garnish)", "crusty bread (as an accompaniment)"]
["In a heavy saucepan, cook the garlic, pepper flakes and oregano in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the onion and fennel; cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the fennel is softened.", "Add the tomatoes with the reserved juice, wine and salt and pepper to taste; simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.", "Add the clams; steam them, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they have opened.", "Discard any unopened ones."]
["garlic", "pepper", "oregano", "olive oil", "onion", "fennel", "tomatoes", "white wine", "well", "parsley", "crusty bread"]