Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Creamy Tuscan Spaghetti dish featuring succulent jumbo scallops in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Jumbo Scallops:
- 1 lb jumbo sea scallops (patted dry)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sear Scallops: Sear seasoned scallops in olive oil and butter until golden and opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Add cream, Parmesan, and seasonings. Toss spaghetti in sauce.
- Finalize Dish: Top with scallops, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp or chicken for the scallops.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add extra chili flakes for more heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
