LINGUINE WITH CLAMS AND GARLIC CREAM SAUCE ALA NITA HOLLEMAN

Steps:

• In a large pasta pot or Dutch oven, bring about 2 quarts boiling water to boil.
• Add table salt.
• Cook just long enough for pasta to be el dente.
• Consult pasta package.
• Drain in a colander when pasta is done.
• Then place over a little boiling water to keep it hot.
• In a heavy saute pan over low heat, melt butter.
• Add garlic and stir in until the garlic is soft but NOT browned about- 1 minute.
• Add flour and stir in well to make a roux, but DO NOT BROWN.
• Add wine and cook for about 1 minutes.
• Add clams, cover with a tightly fitting lid.
• Cook for a couple of minutes.
• Reduce heat and add cream and parsley.
• Continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by about one fourth.
• Place piping hot linguine in warm indivual serving bowls.
• Divide sauce over linguine.
• Serve with grated fresh parmesan cheese and Italiah Herbs for sprinkling as desired at the table.
• Serve with a fresh salad and garlic and butter French Bread.
• ENJOY!