Angel Hair Pasta With Sea Scallops

Angel Hair Pasta With Sea Scallops


1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
8 oz angel hair pasta --
1 uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil -- for vegetables
1 teaspoon olive oil -- for scallops
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley --
1 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
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 oz clam juice -- (1 bottle)
1 lb fresh sea scallops
1 cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 deg 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; saute 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. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1-1/4
cups).