Basic White Sauce
3/4 c olive oil
3/4 c flour
1/2 ts Salt
4 c milk

Drain liquid from minced clams over vegetables, and if necessary, add enough water to just cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Sauté bacon, and add to vegetables. Add clams; then add white sauce.

Basic White Sauce
Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add flour and salt. Stir quickly until smooth. Remove from heat and add the milk at once,
stirring constantly to eliminate any lumps. You may need a whisk.  Return to heat. As sauce begins to come to a boil, the mixture will thicken.  Remove from heat when it is the desired consistency.