LINGUINE AND WHITE CLAM SAUCE***** RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Linguine and White Clam Sauce***** Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Gigirox

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 Tb butter
2 cloves garlic, pressed/minced
2 Tb flour
1 cup half-n-half
2 cans minced clams w/ liquid
1 chicken bouillon
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp thyme
4 Tb fresh parsley (2tsp dry)
White Wine- optional
S&P
1 # linguine pasta- prepared according to package
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Parsley for garnish

Steps:

-Over a med-high heat, melt butter in large sauté pan. - Add garlic and sauté until translucent. -Add flour, stirring to create a roux, cook for about 30 seconds to avoid a raw flour taste to your sauce. -Slowly pour in the 1/2&1/2 stirring constantly to avoid lumps. -Mix in clams with liquid. -Add spices, bouillon and parsley. -Season with S&P to taste and add a splash of wine if using it -Continue to cook sauce to let flavors blend and heat through, just a minute or two. -Place cooked pasta in large bowl, pour sauce over pasta and toss slightly. - Garnish with cheese and parsley.