Nif's Linguine With Scallops

Ingredients

• 3 ounces whole wheat linguine (I use Smart Pasta, white pasta with lots of fibre!)
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon (OXO)
• olive oil (for spritzer)
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
• 3 1/2 ounces sea scallops (about 1 cup)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add chicken boullion and linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve water.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, spritz a frying pan with olive oil and set over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots and saute until mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Add scallops and cream cheese and 1/4 cup of pasta water. The scallops only need to cook for 2 minutes or they become rubbery.

3. 3

   When pasta is finished cooking, add directly to the frying pan without rinsing. Stir until combined. Add more pasta water if you want more sauce.

4. 4

   Pour pasta onto a plate and top with parsley.