Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Creamy Tuscan Spaghetti with Jumbo Scallops dish. Tender jumbo scallops perfectly seared, served atop a bed of al dente spaghetti coated in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 8 oz spaghetti
Jumbo Scallops:
- 1 lb jumbo scallops (patted dry)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti: Prepare spaghetti until al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Sear scallops: Season, then sear scallops until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare sauce: Sauté garlic, then add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Pour in broth and cream. Simmer, then add Parmesan. Toss spaghetti in the sauce.
- Assemble: Top with scallops and basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are dry for best sear.
- Shrimp or chicken can be substituted for scallops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
