Linguine with white clam sauce (herrman)

1 Batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Garlic cloves; chopped
½cupButter
teaspoonFlour
1tablespoonFresh lemon thyme
¼cupFresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper
2cansClams, chopped or minced (6 1/2 oz. each)
Parmesan cheese
Sliced fresh lemons

Directions

GARNISH

In a medium saucepan, saute the garlic in butter. Whisk in the flour and let it bubble. Stir in the liquid from the clams, lemon thyme, parsley and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.

Add clams and heat through. Serve over linguine. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve with fresh lemons.

Recipe from Michele A. Herrmann/Effort, PA in "Kitchen Table: Where Herbs and Spices Make a Difference" column in "The Herb Companion." Dec. 1993/Jan. 1994, Vol. 6, No. 2. Pg. 84. Posted by Cathy Harned.