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Pasta with Scallops and pine nuts

scallops and pasta

Kenton & Jane
A delicious Greek scallops and pasta dish!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 16 oz Greek noodles or similar long hollow pasta
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed/chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 8 scallops sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil for topping
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to boil, and cook pasta for 10-12min, or until al dente.
  • About 5min before the pasta is to be finished, add oil and garlic to pan and heat. Cook over med/high until oil is hot and garlic releases a nice fragrance.
  • Add pine nuts and cook until they begin to brown.
  • Add scallops and cook for 1-2min or until they begin to turn opaque.*
  • Drain pasta and place back in pot.
  • Empty pan with scallops into pot with pasta and mix well.
  • Remove and place on separate plates
  • Top with fresh basil and serve!

Notes

They cook quicker than you think. Just keep checking, if overdone, they can turn out rubbery