Pesto Scallops with Toasted Walnuts

Basil pesto adds zip to this pasta main-dish recipe topped with scallops. It takes just over 30 minutes to prepare.

from Family Circle

Pesto Scallops with Toasted Walnuts
Servings: 4 Prep 15 mins Cook 18 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound whole-wheat bowtie pasta
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup jarred basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts
  • Fresh basil (optional)

Make It

1. Cook pasta following package directions, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

2. While pasta is cooking, season scallops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through and no longer translucent.

3. Add the pesto to drained pasta. Stir in some of the reserved cooking liquid until pasta is evenly coated with pesto.

4. Stir in the cheese and the toasted walnuts. Serve with the scallops, and garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 487, Fat, total (g): 19, chol. (mg): 47, sat. fat (g): 3, carb. (g): 48, fiber (g): 6, pro. (g): 31, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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