1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, white part, minced
4 Tbsp. butter (or half olive oil)
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour or Wondra
2 c. fresh or bottled clam juice (or 1 1/2 c. plus 1/2 c white wine)
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 c. fresh minced clams or 3 cans minced clams
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sauteed in a little oil or butter(optional)
1/4 c. light cream or half and half (optional)
12 oz. linguini, cooked al dente
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

In a large skillet, saute garlic and onion in butter over med. high heat for 1 minute. Whisk in flour till smooth and add clam juice, whisking till mixed. Add parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or till sauce is reduced by 1/3. Add clams (and mushrooms) heat through. Add a splash of light cream or half and half (optional). Taste and adjust seasonings. Place linguini in heated serving dish, pour sauce over linguini and toss gently. Serve cheese on the side.

Serve immediately with a green salad and crisp Italian or French bread.

Sara-anne, January 13

I DID end up making this for dinner last night. It was so easy, and
SOOOO good! Thanks Gloria!

Sara