1/4 c. olive oil
1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
2 tbsp. flour
2 c. clam juice (fresh/canned)
1/4 c. fresh parsley (chopped)
1 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
2 c. minced clams (fresh/canned)
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz. spaghetti/linguine

In a deep saucepan heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook one minute over moderate heat. Dissolve the flour in the clam juice and add to oil, while stirring. Add the parsley, salt and pepper and thyme and simmer gently ten (10) minutes. Add the minced clams and heat through. Serve over cooked linguine or spaghetti. Servings: Two hearty appetites or three petite ones.