SCALLOP SUMMER PASTA

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst.
  3. 3Add shallot + garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in butter, then pour in white wine. Let simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. 5Add parsley, salt + pepper, and a splash of pasta water.
  6. 6Add spaghetti and toss until coated and glossy. Add more pasta water if needed.
  7. 7In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Pat scallops dry, season with salt + pepper, and sear 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
  8. 8Plate pasta, top with scallops, and finish with Parmesan + fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cherry tomatoes
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 handful Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 lb scallops
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • Parmesan
  • fresh basil

Equipment

large panseparate pan