Ingredients:

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 tbsp. canola oil

2 cans (7.5-oz. each) minced clams, undrained

1 can (1 lb.) diced tomatoes

1 can (12-oz.) tomato paste

1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley

1 bay leaf

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. thyme

1/2 tsp. salt

hot cooked spaghetti for 4 to 6 servings

Directions:

1. Heat the canola oil in a skillet and cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes. Remove the onion and garlic to the Slow cooker or crock pot; stir in the tomatoes with juice, clams, tomato paste, parsley, bay leaf, sugar, basil, thyme, and salt; mix together well. Cover the cooker and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve over the hot cooked spaghetti.

Bon Appetit!