Scallops and Smoked Salmon Pasta

This sounds simple and good. From Low Calorie/Low Fat Recipes. Time does not include time for cooking the pasta.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  pinch saffron thread, crushed
• 4  ounces bay scallops
• 1⁄3 cup green onion, sliced
• 1  tablespoon capers, drained
• 2  ounces lox, cut into strips
• 8  ounces spinach fettuccine, cooked and drained

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Stir together milk and cornstarch; add to garlic.
4. Cook and stir over medium-low heat till thickened and bubbly.
5. Add mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, pepper, and saffron; stir till cheeses are melted and smooth.
6. Add scallops, green onion, and capers; cook 3-5 minutes, stirring often, till scallops are done.
7. Stir in salmon.
8. Serve over hot cooked fettuccine or pasta.