Spicy Shrimp And Scallops Pasta Casserole

Have not had the chance to try this yet, but this is my kind of dish. Can be prepared ahead and baked at dinner time. Sounds wonderful!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1 (28 ounce) can  whole tomatoes with juice, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1  lb penne pasta
• 8  ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  lb bay scallop
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
2. Heat oil in saucepan, add onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, sauce, salt, red pepper, black pepper and basil.
4. Simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
5. Cook Penne pasta for 9 minutes, drain and add to prepared baking dish.
6. In separate saucepan, melt butter, add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Add scallops and cook for 30 seconds, just to coat.
8. Spoon seafood over noodles and top with tomato sauce.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake, covered for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, then uncover and bake for 10 minutes more.