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Pasta with Pesto and Scallops

SUBMITTED BY: Nancy and Terry PHOTO BY: Nuttylicious

"A light and satisfying dish for those who enjoy a change from heavy sauces. For variety try using linguini noodles."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook fettuccini pasta until al dente. Drain. Stir in pesto sauce and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add green bell pepper, mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in dry white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Add scallops and toss for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the scallops, as they will toughen when exposed to prolonged heat.
  3. Toss the pesto covered pasta with the scallop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by Lisa O-K
This was delicious - really easy to make and everyone loved it. I made a few changes to the... MORE
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Reviewed on May 11, 2005 by Heather Wilson
Very easy to make. My boyfriend said it tasted better than most dishes you order at a... MORE
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Reviewed on May 19, 2004 by COLLS2
I served this at a dinner party and it was a huge hit! I was nervous because I had never... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by JEN_MAINE
My husband and I LOVE this recipe! However I use red peppers instead of the green ones! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2003 by LYNNE119
This was really easy. I used red pepper pesto and sea scallops and it turned out pretty good.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2003 by syllavethy
Very good - Without the scallops I bet kids would love it - It takes about 1/2 hr to 3/4 hr to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by Sammi Rosin
This recipe is great and very easy (and quick) to prepare. Even my boyfriend who is not a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by Dana
This gets ***** on the ease factor alone! I didn't have any mushrooms but it tasted great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by J Burr
I substitute shrimp for scallops. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2003 by NERAK936
My fiance was given 2 lbs. of scallops (frozen) by a friend, so we made a double recipe. ... MORE

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