UNCLE BILL'S CLAM SAUCE

Uncle Bill's Clam Sauce

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
4 large plum tomatoes, peeled, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces,
    then seeded (seeding is optional)
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, include liquid
1 (10 ounce) can clam nectar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

In a large frying pan or skillet, add olive oil, margarine or butter, garlic and onion and saute.