SLOW-COOKER CLAM SAUCE

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Serve this delectable clam sauce as a hot dip for holiday get-togethers. The sauce is bright and fresh with pasta, too. -Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (10 ounces each) whole baby clams
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup sherry
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Hot cooked pasta
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender, 5 minutes more., Drain clams, reserving liquid; coarsely chop. Place clams, reserved clam juice, mushroom mixture and the next 9 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 3 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf; stir in parsley. Serve with pasta. If desired, serve with optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

mr_puwa mr_sange
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover clams. The clam sauce is flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, fish, and even chicken.


Emmanuel Agyatey
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I've never made clam sauce before, but this recipe made it easy. The clam sauce was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Samuel Esquivel
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the clam sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Alex Polash Bro
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the clam sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Forgotten Quill
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This recipe was a disaster. The clam sauce was bland and the clams were tough. I won't be making this again.


Reign Fury
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The clam sauce was very flavorful and the clams were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sanobar Shah
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This recipe is easy to follow and the clam sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


FlareGerman TV
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I followed the recipe exactly and the clam sauce turned out great! I served it over linguine and it was a hit with my guests.


Angie richards
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Hannah Surynt
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I love this recipe! The clams are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nikolas Kyriakides
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Oduraa Rosemond
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I've made this clam sauce recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is so versatile, too. I've used it on pasta, fish, and even chicken.


Misba h
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This clam sauce is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor! I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The clams come out tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over pasta and i