ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SEA SCALLOPS

Angel Hair Pasta With Sea Scallops image

Provided by Phil Franco

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
8 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces clam juice
1 teaspoon olive oil, for scallops
16 ounces fresh sea scallops, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

Preparation:.
Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Cook with salted water.
Drain well. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
At the same time heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup parsley and next 4 ingredients; sauté 1 minute.
Add flour and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add clam juice, stirring constantly.
Cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour over pasta and toss well. Set aside and keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium heat, add scallops and sauté 4 minutes or until scallops are done. Add to pasta mixture, toss gently.
Spread the bread crumbs on top of the pasta and serve.