Pesto:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 TBS chopped garlic
3 cups arugula
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
pinch of red pepper flakes
16 ounces spaghetti
2 TBS olive oil
1 1/2 pounds large diver scallops, patted dry
2 cups grape tomatoes
1/3 cup white wine
1/2 to 1 cup of water used to cook pasta
salt and pepper to taste
In a food processor or blender, process all the pesto ingredients until smooth. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of water from the cooked pasta. In a large fry pan, heat oil and sear scallops for a few minutes on each side. Remove scallops and keep warm. Add tomatoes and wine. Cook until tomatoes are softened. Add the pesto mixture and 1/2 cup water or more if sauce is too thick. Cook for a few minutes while stirring constantly. In a large bowl, mix sauce, pasta and scallops. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with extra grated Parmesan cheese. Makes about 6 servings.
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The pesto sounds delicious. Im still trying to convert my hubby to hummus!! Glad you had time to answer the questions!
Thanks for the tag. It so fun to read someone’s meme. I’m with you on Scrabble! I’m working on mine now.
Well that was easy! I came online to find a scallops recipe and I find it right here! I don’t have arugula, but I do have some leftover sundried tomato pesto that I need to use up TODAY! Your dish looks delicious!
Your scallops and psaghetti recipe looks so good Lisa, the flavours and ingredients are so much what I would eat, delicious.
Great meme!
Thanks for the tag, Lisa. This has been fun!
aaaah, another hummus convert–nicely done! and don’t feel bad about boring ol’ vanilla ice cream–it’s the perfect addition to a nice big slab of apple pie.
Hey hey, you cooked with scallops too! I like how you balanced the arugula with sun-dried tomatoes.
How fun,
I’ll have to start working on my answers. Your spaghetti looks fantastic!
OK now I get it!! I’m so out of it! Thanks for the tag…I loved the book Snow Flower and the Secret Fan! Your scallops sound delicious.
It’s nice to know a little bit more about you!
I’ve been on the hunt for a new quick pasta recipe to try and I love using scallops. Can’t wait to try it this week!
Yummy! I could have spaghetti three times a day and still not get bored.