Healthy Entertaining--it CAN be done!

Having friends over doesn't mean you must kiss your healthy intentions good bye and embark on a health destroying journey into the land of saturated fat and grease. There are other options and I'm not just talking about carrot sticks with a nonfat dip and dried out boneless chicken breasts either. That's sure NOT to satisfy.

Here is a delicious recipe for an elegant meal that not only is healthy, it's easy. Served with a beautiful green salad and whole wheat rolls, this meal will prove once again that you don't need to kill yourself to make a dinner worthy of guests

Angel Hair Pasta with Sea Scallops From Cooking Light Serves 4

1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs 8 ounces angel hair pasta -- uncooked 1 tablespoon olive oil -- for vegetables 1 teaspoon olive oil -- for scallops 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley -- divided 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 teaspoon dried whole basil 1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice 1 pound fresh sea scallops -- cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain well. Place in a large bowl; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup parsley and next 4 ingredients; sauté 1 minute. Add flour and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add clam juice, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour over pasta; toss well. Set aside, and keep warm.

Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium heat; add scallops, and saute 4 minutes or until scallops are done. Add to pasta mixture; toss gently.

Per serving: 404 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (14% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 57g Carbohydrate; 38mg Cholesterol; 582mg Sodium

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