Best Three Green Pasta With Scallops And Pesto Sauce Recipes

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SCALLOPS WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE



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This delicious scallop dish only takes a few minutes to make and is to die for. Serve the scallops as they are or with some crusty bread, rice, or pasta.

Provided by Natalie Titanov

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound scallops
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon pesto
1 tablespoon capers
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Season scallops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add scallops. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add pesto and capers; mix well. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 144.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 430.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PASTA WITH PESTO AND SCALLOPS



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A light and satisfying dish for those who enjoy a change from heavy sauces. For variety try using linguini noodles.

Provided by Nancy and Terry

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
¼ cup pesto
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound scallops
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook fettuccini pasta until al dente. Drain. Stir in pesto sauce and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add green bell pepper, mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in dry white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Add scallops and toss for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the scallops, as they will toughen when exposed to prolonged heat.
  • Toss the pesto covered pasta with the scallop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 278.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS AND GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound green beans
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 cups ripe fresh tomatoes, cored, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
3/4 pound farfalle or bow-tie pasta
1 pound bay or sea scallops (if sea scallops are very large, cut them in half)

Steps:

  • Trim and cut green beans into 1 1/4-inch lengths. Drop them into salted boiling water and cook them for 7 minutes or until slightly crisp and tender. Drain immediately and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the garlic. Cook briefly without letting it brown. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, marjoram, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring well, for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Bring 3 quarts salted water to a boil. Add pasta, bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for about 12 minutes or according to package instructions. The pasta should be al dente.
  • Meanwhile, heat the 2 remaining tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add scallops, remaining garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, then add the tomato sauce, green beans and reserved liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Drain pasta and add it to the tomato-scallop mixture. Serve immediately with the remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 570, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 922 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THREE-GREEN PASTA WITH SCALLOPS AND PESTO SAUCE



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Asparagus, green beans and peas give this pasta its name. Start with an antipasto platter of purchased marinated vegetables, cured meats and cheeses. Serve the pasta with some crusty Italian bread. Champagne makes a festive beverage.

Provided by michaela1112

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 lb small green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (preferably haricots verts)
1 lb fettuccine
3 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
2 lbs sea scallops, each one quartered
1 1/2 cups purchased pesto sauce
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add asparagus and green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to bowl, using strainer. Add fettuccine to water and boil until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring pasta occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green beans and peas. Season with salt and pepper; stir until heated through and coated with butter, about 1 minute. Return vegetables to bowl. Melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add quartered sea scallops, season with salt and pepper and sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Drain pasta and return to skillet. Add vegetables, scallops, pesto, cream and lemon juice and stir over low heat until pasta is coated with sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.9, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 117.2, Sodium 552.1, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 26

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