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Pasta Rosa with Scallops and Marinated Strawberry Salad
Recipes
Pasta Rosa with Scallops and Marinated Strawberry Salad
4 servings
35 minutes total
  • Prepare salad and begin to marinate (10 minutes) 
  • Prepare pasta and complete salad; serve (25 minutes)

Pasta Rosa with Scallops

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded/divided
  • 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lemon herb butter (Seafood), divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 8 oz bowtie (or farfalle) pasta
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce
  • 1 lb Patagonian scallops, thawed

Prep

    • Bring water to boil for pasta.
    • Chop zucchini and basil; shred cheese (4 tablespoons).
    • Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise; remove seeds and chop.

Steps

    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt, and red pepper in pan; cook and stir 1–2 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned.
    2. Cook and drain pasta following package instructions.
    3. Stir into garlic: remaining 1 tablespoon butter and zucchini; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until zucchini begins to soften.
    4. Stir in Alfredo sauce, scallops, tomatoes, basil, and 2 tablespoons cheese; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, or until scallops are opaque and firm. Toss pasta with scallop mixture and top with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve. (Makes 6 servings.)

Marinated Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 16 oz fresh strawberries, halved
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 bag fresh baby arugula (4–5 oz)
  • ¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Steps

    1. Microwave water on HIGH 1 minute or until hot. Stir sugar and salt into water until dissolved; let stand 5 minutes to cool slightly.
    2. Halve strawberries. Place in medium bowl: strawberries, thyme, vinegar, and sugar water; toss to coat. Cover and chill 20 minutes (or up to 1 hour), stirring occasionally.
    3. Place arugula on serving platter; top with strawberries and cheese. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon marinade mixture and glaze. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with Italian bread and a decadent cake for dessert.
  • Strawberries that are not fully ripened may require a longer time to marinate in order to develop the best flavor.

Pasta Rosa with Scallops

Marinated Strawberry Salad