Basil Pesto Pasta with Scallops
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1040 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Basil Pesto Pasta with Scallops
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Try this simple recipe of Basil Pesto Pasta with Scallops for a light but satisfying dinner that is so flavorful yet easy to prepare.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10-12 scallops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 small onion - chopped
- ½ cup basil pesto sauce
- salt and pepper - to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta noodles (cooked as per package direction)
Instructions
- Pat dry the scallops with a paper towel and then sprinkle them with some salt.
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Cook the scallops searing both sides for about 1-2 minutes each side. Remove scallops from oil and set aside for now.
- Add 3 tablespoon more of olive oil to the pan. Now under medium heat, saute the garlic and onions until tender.
- Add back the scallops and also the pesto sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the cooked pasta noodles and mix well. Remove from heat and serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1040kcal
(52%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
883mg
(37%)
Potassium
457mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1250IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1040 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1040kcal | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 883mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1250IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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