SEAFOOD AND PASTA PRIMAVERA

SEAFOOD AND PASTA PRIMAVERA
..a great seafood pasta recipe...try this !

SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 2 lg. ripe tomatoes
• 8 oz. uncooked rotelle pasta
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 8 oz. trimmed asparagus, sliced into 1 1/2" pieces
• 2 carrots, pared & sliced thin
• 1 pt. half & half
• 1/2 c. frozen peas
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 lb. sea scallops
• 1/2 tsp. salt

SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
In medium saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil. Using knife, make an X on bottom of each tomato; immerse in boiling water 30 seconds. Peel and discard skin. Cut each tomato into quarters; discard seeds. Chop tomatoes; set aside.Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, saute shallot in butter until soft, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and carrots, cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add half & half, peas and thyme. Bring to a boil; simmer until mixture reduces slightly, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, scallops and salt. Cook until scallops turn opaque, 2-3 minutes. Drain pasta; toss with scallop mixture. The seafood pasta recipe makes 4 servings...hmmm...nice taste !

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