SCALLOPS TETRAZZINI

Scallops Tetrazzini image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces
1 pound bay scallops
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms (3 cups)
6 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard (dry)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Mix scallops, water and lemon juice in 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 1 to 3 minutes or until scallops are white. Remove scallops from saucepan; reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
Melt margarine in same saucepan over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and onions in margarine, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, pepper and paprika. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and reserved liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in sherry and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Mix spaghetti, scallops and sauce in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg