Delicious Penne With Scallops

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 lb bay scallop
• 12 ounces penne or spiral shaped pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup fat free sour cream or low-fat sour cream

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine salt, lemon pepper, garlic and onion powders, nutmeg, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.

2. 2

   Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water, set aside.

3. 3

   Place scallops in a bowl; sprinkle with spice mixture and toss to coat well.

4. 4

   Cook the pasta in boiling salted water just until tender.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Add the scallops and sour cream to the skillet.

8. 8

   Drain the cooked pasta and stir into hot scallops mixture.