* Exported from MasterCook Mac * Scallops and Pasta with Fresh Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Seafood Pasta Scallops Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 lb Bay scallops 1 tb Butter 1/2 c Dry white wine 2 tb Minced shallots 1 tb Chives 1 t Minced garlic 2 tb Minced red bell pepper 1/4 c Shredded fresh basil 1 c Heavy cream 2 c Cooked pasta shells Salt & Pepper -- to taste 2 Ripe tomatos 1 Gallon boiling water Plunge the tomatos into the water for 10 to 15 seconds or until the skin just begins to show a tiny split or two. Remove and let cool for a second or two and then peel the tomato under running water. Slice into halves and gently squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Chop the tomato quickly into a glass bowl until ready for use. (Glass or glazed china is important because of the acid) Rinse the scallops. Heat the butter in a pan and add the scallops. Cook and toss for a minute and add the wine, shallots, chives, garlic, bell pepper. Cover the pan and let simmer for five minutes or until the scallops are just done. Remove the scallops with a slotted spoon and reserve. Put the liquid into a glass dish. Add the basil to the liquid. Put the cream and tomato into the pan and reduce over high heat buy one-half. Add the reserved liquid and reduce by half again. Add the pasta to this to heat through and then the scallops for just a minute. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Servings: 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 419 Calories; 26g Fat (59% calories from fat); 31g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 145mg Cholesterol; 357mg Sodium