Scallops with Pasta

These scallops are quickly cooked, then they're combined with a spicy sauce and pasta.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 pound bay scallops
12 ounces penne or spiral pasta
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
1/2 cup no fat or low fat sour cream

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine salt, lemon pepper, garlic and onion powders, nutmeg, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Place scallops in a bowl; sprinkle with spice mixture and toss to coat well. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water just until tender. Just before pasta is done, heat the oil and butter in a skillet. Saute the scallops, tossing to cook on all sides, until just done. Place scallops in serving bowl.

To the skillet, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Stir cornstarch and water mixture into the pan to thicken the sauce; bring to a simmer. Add the scallops and sour cream to the skillet. Drain the cooked pasta and stir into hot scallops mixture.

Serves 4.