1 c. minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 can clams, drained & save liquid
2/3 c. milk
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
16 oz. linguine
1/4 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Saute onion and garlic in butter. Blend in flour. Add milk and clam liquid to equal 1 1/4 cups. Chop clams and add to sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add parsley, pepper and salt. Simmer 1 minute.

Cook linguine according to package and drain. Serve sauce over noodles. Sprinkle with cheese.

Half & half may be used instead of milk.