Creamy Scallop & Pea Fettuccine

Name: Creamy Scallop & Pea Fettuccine
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine; 1 pound large dry sea scallops, (see Note); 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice, (see Tip); 1 cup low-fat milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 3 cups frozen peas, thawed; 3/4 cup finely shredded Romano cheese, divided; 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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"This rich pasta dish is full of sweet seared scallops and plump peas. Low-fat milk and flour thicken the sauce, giving it creamy texture without the extra calories and fat found in traditional cream sauces. Serve with a small Caesar salad on the side...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine

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1 pound large dry sea scallops, (see Note)

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1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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1 8-ounce bottle clam juice, (see Tip)

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1 cup low-fat milk

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

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3 cups frozen peas, thawed

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3/4 cup finely shredded Romano cheese, divided

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1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

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1 teaspoon lemon juice

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