White Clam Sauce(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 to 7 oz.) cans minced clams
1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
dash of white pepper
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. pitted, sliced ripe olives
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Drain clams; reserve 1/4 cup juice.
In 1-quart microwave casserole (or Pyrex measuring cup), cook onions, garlic and margarine, covered, on High for 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are tender.
Stir in flour and pepper. Add milk.
Cook, uncovered, on High 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring after each minute. Add clams, reserved juice, olives and parsley. Cook, uncovered, on High for 1 to 2 minutes more or until mixture is heated through. Serve immediately on linguine.
Serves 2.