From Sandi's Recipe File - Linguini with Creamy Clam Sauce

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"Linguini with Creamy Clam Sauce"

Recipe Source:
Potatoes, Pasta and Rice (Card 79)
Great American Recipes

Serving Size: 4 servings

Amount Ingredient

3/4 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup dry white wine

1 green onion, white part, minced

1 tablespoon minced celery leaves

2 tablespoons minced parsley

1 bay leaf

Dash pepper

6 1/2 ounce can chopped clams

White Sauce:

4 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour

1/3 cup milk

1 egg yolk

1/2 cup half and half

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon each salt and white pepper

3/4 pound linguini

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Tomato slices, for garnish, optional

Preparation Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine broth, wine, green onion, celery leaves, parsley, bay leaf, pepper and juice from clams.
2. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer. Reduce liquid to 1 cup.
3. In another saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in reduced liquid, milk and clams. Bring to a boil. Stir until mixture thickens.
5. Lower heat. Stir a little of sauce into yolk. Whisk yolk back into remaining sauce with half and half. Simmer briefly. Stir in lemon juice salt and pepper.
6. Cook linguini according to package directions. Drain. Toss with butter. Place in large serving bowl.
7. Smother with sauce and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with tomato slices, if desired. Serve.
Per serving: 710 calories; 31.9 g protein; 30.8 g fat; 74.6 g carbohydrates; 911 mg sodium.

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