*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                Old Spaghetti Factory Original Clam Sauce

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Copycat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      Ounces        Butter
   2                    Garlic cloves -- fine chopped
     1/2  Medium        Onion -- finely chopped
   3      Medium        Celery Stalks -- * See Note
   3      Tablespoons   Flour
   2      Cans          Chopped clams -- (6 oz ea)
   1      Quart         Half and half
     1/4  Teaspoon      Ground thyme
   1      Teaspoon      Salt

   * peel stalks then finely chop.    
Combine butter, garlic, onion and celery in a saucepan.
 Braise over medium-low heat until tender but not brown.
Add the flour, and mix to make a roux. Drain clams, reserving juice. 
 In a separate saucepan, combine clam juice, half-and-half, thyme and salt.
 Heat until just below boiling. Add to roux, and cook until sauce thickens.
 Add clams, stirring gently to mix through out the sauce. Serve over noodles.   

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