Best 8 Slow Cooker Clam Sauce Recipes

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Are you craving a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of the sea with the warmth of a slow-cooked meal? Then, look no further! Embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable slow cooker clam sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the shores of a seaside paradise. With just a few simple ingredients and the convenience of your slow cooker, you can prepare a savory and creamy sauce bursting with the briny essence of clams.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (10-ounce) cans whole baby clams, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces bottled clam juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup vermouth or dry white wine
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute 2 minutes, until tender. Add clams and saute 2 minutes. Add oregano, salt and pepper and stir to coat. Add clam juice, chicken broth and vermouth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Pour clam sauce over drained linguine, add parsley and toss to combine. Top with Parmesan just before serving.

SLOW COOKER RED CLAM SAUCE



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Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cans (7.5 ounce size) minced clams, undrained
1 can (16 ounce size) tomatoes, cut up
1 can (12 ounce size) tomato paste
1/4 cup snipped parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
hot cooked spaghetti pasta

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer onion and garlic to a slow cooker. Stir in the undrained clams, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, snipped parsley, bay leaf, sugar, basil, thyme, and salt; mix well. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti.

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Two 10-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup white wine
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon slices, for garnish
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Be careful not to overcook; the pasta should have plenty of bite to it. Drain and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter. (Using both olive oil and butter allows you to heat the mixture at a higher heat before it starts to brown.) Add the clams and garlic and stir together. Cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sauce is reduced and less watery, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and stir to melt. Reduce the heat and squeeze in the lemon juice. Pour in the cream and sprinkle in the parsley. This is a very decadent dish! Add some salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir well and taste for seasoning. Add a splash of reserved clam juice if the sauce needs thinning. Cook over low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes more.
  • Pour the pasta into a serving bowl. Pour on the sauce straight from the skillet, including all the luscious juice, and toss to combine. At this point your kitchen smells like heaven. Top with freshly grated Parmesan and garnish with lemon slices.

RED CLAM SAUCE



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This recipe tastes like an Italian restaurant specialty and cooks while you take care of other things. What a marvelous way to jazz up pasta sauce! -JoAnn Brown, Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Additional minced fresh parsley, optional
6 ounces linguine, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a 1-1/2- or 2-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the clams, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, bay leaf, sugar, basil and thyme., Cover and cook on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaf. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley. Serve with linguine. Freeze option: Omit additional parsley. Cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with linguine and, if desired, minced parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

EMMA'S SLOW COOKER CLAM CHOWDER



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An easy slow cooker recipe.

Provided by emma_mootz3

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ pound bacon, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams with juice
3 large potatoes, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3 stalks celery with leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Pour off the bacon fat, and place the drained bacon pieces in a slow cooker.
  • Stir the tomatoes, clams, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf into the slow cooker, cover, and set the cooker on Low. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well blended, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1561.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

THE BEST CLAM SAUCE



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I cannot order better white clam sauce in a restaurant. My boyfriend begs me to make this! Thanks Mom! Serve this dish with fresh garlic bread and a nice white wine. I promise this is a keeper and you won't like any other white clam sauce!

Provided by Jodie B

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Clams

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry linguini
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
½ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons dry white wine

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add linguini and return water to a boil. Let linguini cook until al dente; drain well.
  • In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Drain the cans of minced clams, reserving half of the juice.
  • Stir the clams, reserved juice, butter, salt and pepper, and wine. Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, until the sauce has reduced 1/3 and has thickened.
  • Spoon the clam sauce over the linguini and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 184.7 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 60.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 593.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

LINGUINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE



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A seafood and pasta lover's fix-it-fast feast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz uncooked linguine
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes with basil, drained, chopped
1 small red chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 pint shucked fresh small clams, drained, liquid reserved
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain linguine as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until golden. Stir in tomatoes and chili. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in clam liquid. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Chop clams. Stir clams, parsley and salt into tomato mixture. Cover; simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until clams are tender. Serve over linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients Beforehand: Chop vegetables, mince garlic, and measure spices before starting the slow cooker. This saves time and ensures everything is ready when needed.
  • Use Canned Clams: They're readily available, affordable, and add great flavor. Opt for minced or chopped clams for a smoother sauce.
  • Choose the Right Type of Wine: Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for a light, crisp flavor. For a richer sauce, try a Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.
  • Don't Overcook the Sauce: Seafood cooks quickly, so avoid overcooking the clams to prevent them from becoming tough and chewy.
  • Season to Taste: Adjust the salt, pepper, and herbs to your preference. Remember, you can always add more seasonings but taking them out is difficult.

Conclusion:

Enjoy a delicious and comforting seafood feast with minimal effort using these slow-cooker clam sauce recipes. Whether you prefer a classic white sauce or a flavorful red sauce, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. So gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and indulge in the delightful combination of tender clams, rich sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Happy cooking!

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