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