Serves:4

Whole grain pasta and plenty of colorful vegetables provide healthy fiber to this nutritious entree. The delicate Mediterranean flavors combined with a hint of heat make this dish a culinary delight.

8 oz Nature's Promise whole wheat linguine
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. minced shallots
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (no-salt added)
8 oz can tomato sauce (no-salt added)
1/2 of 16 oz package Nature's Promise frozen cut leaf spinach
2 Tbsp. fresh basil chopped (or 1 Tbsp. dried basil)
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
1 lb bay scallops or 1 lb sea scallops, sliced in half

Prepare linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add garlic and shallots, cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, spinach and seasonings. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Add scallops. Cook until scallops are cooked through, approximately 5 - 10 minutes. Drain pasta and divide evenly among four warm pasta bowls (about 1 cup each). Top with scallop mixture. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

Serving suggestion: Serve with tossed green salad and Italian bread.
Nutrition information per serving: 360 calories, 8 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 56 g carbohydrate, 8.6 g fiber, 25 g protein, 500 mg sodium