PASTA WITH SCALLOPS, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES

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Pasta with Scallops, Zucchini, and Tomatoes image

My family's favorite summer meal!

Provided by Lisa Stinger

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
¼ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 zucchinis, diced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chopped fresh basil
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil, add garlic and cook until tender. Add the zucchini, salt, red pepper flakes, dried basil (if using) and saute for 10 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, bay scallops, and fresh basil (if using) and simmer for 5 minutes, or until scallops are opaque.
  • Pour sauce over cooked pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 265.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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