Pasta Rosa With Scallops

Submitted by Publix Aprons Simpl

"Make your mouth water with this savory dish. In just over half an hour, create a culinary masterpiece with a cheesy alfredo pasta infused with garlic and scallops. Yum! Sign up for our weekly emails for more Aprons Simple Meals."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded/divided
• 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon herb butter (Seafood), divided
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 8 ounces bowtie (or farfalle) pasta
• 1 cup alfredo sauce
• 1 lb patagonian scallops, thawed

directions

1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt, and red pepper in pan; cook and stir 1–2 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned.
2. Cook and drain pasta following package instructions.
3. Stir into garlic: remaining 1 tablespoon butter and zucchini; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until zucchini begins to soften.
4. Stir in Alfredo sauce, scallops, tomatoes, basil, and 2 tablespoons cheese; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, or until scallops are opaque and firm. Toss pasta with scallop mixture and top with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve. (Makes 6 servings.).