Penne with Smothered Scallops Tomato Basil Recipe

Penne With Smothered Scallops Tomato Basil Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 4
• 8 tomatoes – large – ripe or
• 2 can roma tomatoes
• 1 pound scallops
• 1 tablespoon garlic – chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon salr
• 1 pound dried penne
• 2 tablespoon italian parsley
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed chilli pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest – grated
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 tablespoon parmesan cheese – grated

Method

1. Drop tomatoes, briefly into boiling water to loosen skins and peel.
2. Remove most seeds and chop coarsely.
3. Slice scallops into thin rounds about 1/4-inch thick and place in bowl with lemon rind.
4. Saute garlic in oil until pale golden and add the tomatoes, salt and hot pepper flakes.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Boil a large pot of water, add salt and pasta.
7. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until barely done.
8. Drain and immediately add to sauce.
9. Add basil, chopped parsley and scallops.
10. Cover pot tightly and remove from heat.
11. Let stand 4 minutes to cook scallops.
12. Remove lid, stir in Parmesan and serve.

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