8 ounces linquini noodles
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
6 tablespoons flour
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
2 6 1/2-ounce cans clams minced, undrained
1/4 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons parsley chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Cook linguini according to package directions; drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.
Meanwhile, in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic in butter or margarine for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in flour. Gradually whisk in clam juice. Stir in clams with liquid, milk and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high. Stirring, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir parsley into sauce. Place drained linguini in a serving bowl. Pour sauce over and toss. Serve with Parmesan cheese.