LINGUINI WITH BROCCOLI AND BAY SCALLOPS

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Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups broccoli florets and stems
3/4 pound fresh linguini or 1/2 pound dried
3/4 cup butter, divided
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound bay scallops
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese or more, to taste

Steps:

Peel broccoli stems and cut into 1?4-inch slices. Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water, drain, refresh under cold water, drain, and set aside. Cook linguini until al dente in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain well and toss with 1/4 cup butter. Heat remaining 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet. Add garlic and sauté until softened. Add scallops, salt, and pepper. Sauté 3 minutes or until scallops are just opaque. Add broccoli and heat 1 minute. Add pasta and heat through. Add cheese and serve at once.

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