Pasta with Scallops, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
This scallop pasta recipe with tomatoes, garlic, and zucchini is my family's favorite summer meal!
Ingredients
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1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
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¼ cup olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 zucchinis, diced
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 cup chopped fresh basil
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4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
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1 pound bay scallops
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Direction
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet; stir in garlic and cook until tender. Add zucchini, salt, and red pepper flakes; sauté for 10 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, bay scallops, and fresh basil; simmer for 5 minutes, or until scallops are opaque.
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Pour sauce over cooked pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
