Hot & Tangy Ziti Salad With Scallops

I first found this recipe in a Low Fat Time Life Recipe book. I love pasta and have finally found that I am needing to add extras to plain pastas to please my own taste buds.=)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10  ounces  cooked ziti pasta
• 2 -3  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  cloves of minced garlic
• 6  ounces scallops
• 1 1⁄4 cups  unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1  red bell pepper (slivered)
• 1  green pepper (slivered)
• 1  cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced)
• 1⁄4 cup red onion (minced)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

1. In a large nonstick pan heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Saute garlic until soft.
3. Add scallops, cover, and cook for just a few minutes.
4. When scallops are opaque take out of pan and set in large mixing bowl.
5. Add the juices, paste, 1 tbsp of olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper flakes to the pan with the garlic.
6. On high heat bring to a boil and stir until mixture is thick.
7. Pour mixture over the scallops and add peppers, cucumbers, onion, and parsley-stir.
8. Toss in the ziti and stir some more.