Spaghetti with Spicy Scallop Marinara Sauce
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces multigrain spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- 1 28 -ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1 1 -inch piece parmesan cheese rind
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, sliced, plus more for topping
- 3/4 pound bay scallops
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic softens, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, parmesan rind, 1/2 cup water and half of the basil.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then stir and reduce the heat to medium low; simmer 15 minutes.
- Season with salt.
- Increase the heat under the sauce to medium high, add the scallops and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the parmesan rind, add the remaining basil and season with salt and more red pepper flakes.
- Drain the pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce; toss.
- Divide the pasta among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and top with more basil.
- Per serving: Calories 449; Fat 5 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 28 mg; Sodium 177 mg; Carbohydrate 75 g; Fiber 15 g; Protein 29 g
- Photograph by Christopher Testani
kosher salt, spaghetti, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper, tomatoes, parmesan cheese rind, fresh basil, bay scallops
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spaghetti-with-spicy-scallop-marinara-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)