Creamy Clam Sauce

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh mushrooms -- sliced
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
12 ounces chopped clams -- 2-6 ounce cans
1 cup fat free half and half
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1 tablespoon dry sherry -- optional
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked pasta -- linguine preferred
 

Preparation:

In medium saucepan, cook mushrooms and garlic in margarine until tender. Stir in flour to form a roux. Gradually stir in reserved clam liquid and half and half; cook and stir until thickened. Add clams, cheese, sherry if desired, parsley and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Serve over hot cooked linguine. Refrigerate left-overs.