Pasta with Scallops, Zucchini, and Tomatoes

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This scallop pasta recipe with tomatoes, garlic, and zucchini is an elegant seafood dish that can be served as a main dish or summer appetizer.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 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.
2 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.
3 Pour sauce over cooked pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.