Old Spaghetti Factory Original Clam Sauce

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.

butter, garlic, onion, celery, flour, clams, half-and-half, ground thyme, salt