Judy'S Linguine With White Clam Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. linguine
2 cans (13 to 15 oz.) minced clams
1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
dash of white pepper
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley

Preparation

Cook linguine following package directions.
Drain; keep warm. Drain clams, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
In a microwave-safe 1-quart dish, micro-cook onion, garlic and margarine, covered, on 100% power (High) 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are tender.
Stir in flour and pepper.
Add milk.
Cook, uncovered, on High for 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 the mixture is heated through.
Toss with linguine until coated.
Serve immediately.
Makes 2 servings.