Penne with Scallops and Asparagus

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Category : Pastas/Risottos

Recipe : Penne with Scallops and Asparagus

Makes 4 servings

6 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup nonfat mayonnaise (10 calories per tablespoon)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon canola oil
2 teaspoons grated pared fresh ginger root
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 2" pieces
10 ounces sea scallops, halved
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

In large pot of boiling water, cook penne 13 minutes, until tender. Drain,
discarding liquid; place into serving bowl. Keep warm.
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, broth, zest and juice; set aside.
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil; add ginger and garlic. Cook over medium-high
heat, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add asparagus; cook, stirring frequently, 2
minutes, until just tender. Add scallops; cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes,
until scallops are opaque in center.
Add yogurt and reserved mayonnaise mixture to scallop mixture; reduce heat to
low. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is heated through (do not boil).
Top warm penne with scallop mixture; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

SERVING (1 CUP PASTA, 1/2 CUP SCALLOP MIXTURE) PROVIDES: 1 Fat, 1/2
Vegetable, 1 Protein, 2 Breads, 20 Optional Calories.

PER SERVING: 294 Calories, 6 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 24 mg Cholesterol, 241
mg Sodium, 39 g Total Carbohydrate, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 20 g Protein, 69 mg Calcium