Creamy Clam Sauce

Creamy Clam Sauce

Course :	Sauces
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1	cup	fresh mushrooms -- sliced
1	clove	garlic
2	tablespoons	butter
2	tablespoons	flour
12	ounces	chopped clams -- 2-6 ounce cans
1	cup	fat free half and half
1/4	cup	Parmesan cheese -- grated
1	tablespoon	dry sherry -- optional
1	tablespoon	chopped parsley
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
1	pound	cooked pasta -- linguine preferred

Preparation:

In medium saucepan, cook mushrooms and garlic in margarine until tender. Stir in flour to form a roux. Gradually stir in reserved clam liquid and half and half; cook and stir until thickened. Add clams, cheese, sherry if desired, parsley and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Serve over hot cooked linguine. Refrigerate left-overs.