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Creamy Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta

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Updated May 13, 2010
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Add a sweet and delicate shellfish to a creamy tomato-herb sauce for an exquisite pasta dish, topped with crumbled feta.

Creamy Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta (capellini)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 lb. fresh or frozen small scallops, thawed, drained
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; place in large serving bowl.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add scallops, tomatoes and garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes or just until surface of scallops turns opaque, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in cream and oregano. Bring just to a boil. Add to hot pasta in bowl; toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, garnish each serving with sprig of fresh oregano.

Nutrition

600 Calories
33g Total Fat
23g Protein
53g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
600
Calories from Fat
295
Total Fat
33g
51%
Saturated Fat
17g
85%
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
830mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
18%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
6g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
28%
28%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
24%
24%
Iron
22%
22%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 2 Lean Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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