Broccoli and Scallops

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Ten Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
8 cups water
1 tsp salt
3 cups macaroni
3 cups broccoli
1 tbsp butter
4 tsp flour
1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup herb and garlic spreadable cream cheese
1 lb scallops

Combine water and salt in large saucepan, bring to a boil. Add pasta and boil uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and cook uncovered for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender but firm and broccoli is tender crisp. Drain. Return to pot and cover to keep warm. Heat butter in separate saucepan on medium. Add flour. Heat and stir for one minute. Add broth, whisking constantly until smooth. Add cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Add scallops and pasta mixture. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes and serve.