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Ingredients

  • 3 ounces butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
  • 1/2 onion, chopped fine
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped fine
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans chopped clams, with juice
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Method

  • Combine first four ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Saute over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender but not brown.
  • Add flour and mix to make a roux.
  • In another saucepan, combine the juice from the clams, half and half, salt, white pepper, and thyme; heat until just below boiling.
  • Add the half and half mixture and the clam meat to the roux.
  • Stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve over your favorite buttered spaghetti noodles with generous portions of Parmesan cheese.