We’re pretty excited about our take on an iconic Italian dish. In our version, we pair sweet, juicy scallops with a hearty, homemade classic marinara sauce to create a dish that’s perfect for chillier winter nights—and casual get-togethers with friends.
Prep and Cooking Time
Medium
Recipe Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 12 oz. rotini
- 8 oz. bay scallops
- fresh basil leaves
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- Marinara sauce:
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 16 oz can crushed tomatoes
- green pepper, diced
- sea salt & ground pepper
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and green pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, then stir and reduce the heat to medium low; simmer 20 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook on the box as directed.
- Increase the heat of the sauce to medium high, add the scallops and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce; toss. Top with parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve.
Makes: 4-6 servings.
Did you know?
Scallops become rubbery when they’re overcooked, so resist the temptation to cook them for longer than a recipe recommends. When adding them to a pasta sauce, be sure to keep your sauce on medium heat, and stir gently until the scallops are just cooked through.
Summary
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Scallop Marinara
Author Name
True North Seafood
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