penne with peas & scallops

Name: Penne With Peas & Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box(es) penne pasta; 1/3 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin, divided; 12 ounce(s) bay scallops; 2 - shallots; 1 1/2 cup(s) peas, frozen; 5 - plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; - can add shrimp too! (optional)

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37 Pinches

Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cullowhee, NC

Updated on Sep 16, 2011

Mmmmmmm!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

1 box penne pasta
1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin, divided
12 ounces bay scallops
2 - shallots
1 1/2 cups peas, frozen
5 - plum tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- can add shrimp too! (optional)

How To Make penne with peas & scallops

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 C of the pasta water. Return pasta to pot.

Step 2

Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet over high heat. Add scallops & saute 5 - 6 minutes or until cooked; stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet & set aside.
Step 3

Heat remaining oil in skillet; saute shallot 1 - 2 minutes. Add peas, tomatoes, salt & pepper. Reduce heat to low; cook 3 - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add reserved pasta water & stir until blended.
Step 4

Add tomato mixture & scallops to hot pasta & toss. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
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