Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. oleo
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 large toes garlic, diced
  • 12 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 lb./pt. scallops, cleaned and drained
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
  • 1 to 2 tsp. curry powder
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • dash of cayenne pepper (if desired)
  • spinach fettucini
  • Romano or Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Saute in a deep skillet, preferably Teflon-coated, first 4 ingredients.
  • When the vegetables are al dente, make a white sauce with the oleo in the skillet:
  • add flour, stir and heat until bubbly.
  • Let cool a little, then remove from heat and add all at once, milk.
  • Stir well over low heat and add scallops, parsley, curry powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Heat slowly and stir until sauce thickens and scallops are done.
  • Meanwhile, boil spinach fettucini as directed on package.
  • Serve sauce over the pasta.
  • Top with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese.
  • Accompany with tossed salad, garlic bread and white wine.
  • Serves 4.