Penne with Smothered Scallops, Tomato, and Basil

Sautéed garlic combined with chopped tomatoes, salt, hot pepper flakes, cooked penne pasta, fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley and scallops. Pasta, scallops and sauce garnished with parmesan cheese.

Ingredients -
8 Vine-Ripened Tomatoes
1 pound Scallops
1 tablespoon minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt
1 pound Dried Penne
2 tablespoons Italian Parsley
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Chili Pepper
1 teaspoon grated Lemon Zest
1/2 cup Fresh Basil  Leaves
4 tablespoons grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese
 
Preparation:

1. To loosen the skin of the tomatoes, drop them briefly into boiling water.

2. Remove from the water and peel.

3. Remove the seeds and coarsely chop the tomatoes.

4. Slice scallops into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them in a bowl with the lemon rind.

5. In a medium saucepan add the oil and garlic and sauté until pale golden.

6. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and hot pepper flakes.

7. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.

8. Bring the pasta to a boil in a large pot of salted water.

9. Cook until almost al dente which takes about 7 to 9 minutes.

10. Drain and add to the sauce immediately.

11. Add basil, chopped parsley and scallops.

12. Cook the scallops by covering the pot and removing the heat.

13. Let steam for 4 to 5 minutes.

14. Remove the lid and add the parmesan cheese.

15. Serve immediately.

 
Variations and Recipe Ideas:
 
 



Cooking Tip

Storing Scallops at Home
Fill a baking dish with ice and place on the lower shelf of your refrigerator. Place scallops in store packaging on top of ice for up to 48 hours.

Cooking Tip

Calico Scallops

Calico scallops are tiny scallops about the size of miniature marshmallows. They cook in seconds. They are perfect for inclusion in pasta sauces.

 
 
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