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Red Pepper Spaghetti with Scallops

16 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 40MINS

Red Pepper Spaghetti with Scallops

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Red Pepper Spaghetti with Scallops is a wonderful homemade dinner ready in about 40 minutes. The roasted red peppers are pureed with onion, garlic, herbs, and cream for a luscious sauce that hugs the spaghetti nicely and makes an easy yet delicious dish. You just can’t beat meals made from scratch and this is a great dinner to have on rotation.
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Red Pepper Spaghetti with Scallops is a wonderful homemade dinner ready in about 40 minutes. The roasted red peppers are pureed with onion, garlic, herbs, and cream for a luscious sauce that hugs the spaghetti nicely and makes an easy yet delicious dish. You just can’t beat meals made from scratch and this is a great dinner to have on rotation.
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
https://www.compelledtocook.com

40MINS

Total Time

$3.82

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Onion
1/2
Small Onion, diced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
White Wine
1/3 cup
White Wine
Vegetable Broth
1/2 cup
Vegetable Broth
or Chicken Broth
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp
Dried Oregano
Dried Basil
1/2 tsp
Dried Basil
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Salt
1/4 tsp
Salt
Paprika
1/4 tsp
Paprika
Heavy Cream
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream
Roasted Red Peppers
1 jar
(340 mL)
Roasted Red Peppers, drained
Spaghetti
12 oz
Spaghetti
Bay Scallops
12 oz
Bay Scallops
patted dry
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
plus more for serving
Fresh Basil
as needed
Chopped Fresh Basil

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
619
Fat
18.4 g
Protein
30.2 g
Carbs
76.3 g
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Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
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Author's Notes

The creamy sauce can be made up to two days in advance and warmed gently on the stove before adding the scallops.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Heat a large pot of well-salted water to a simmer. Add Spaghetti (12 oz) and cook according to package directions, for about 8-9 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
step 2
Meanwhile, heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet. Add Onion (1/2) and Garlic (2 cloves) and sauté until soft but not browned, for about 3-4 minutes.
step 3
Add the White Wine (1/3 cup) and reduce for 2 minutes.
step 4
Stir in Vegetable Broth (1/2 cup), Dried Oregano (1/2 tsp), Dried Basil (1/2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp), Salt (1/4 tsp), and Paprika (1/4 tsp) and continue to cook until the liquid has evaporated.
step 5
Pour mixture into a blender along with Roasted Red Peppers (1 jar). Puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
step 6
Pour the sauce back into the pan and whisk in Heavy Cream (1/2 cup). Heat to a simmer and reduce for 1-2 minutes.
step 7
Add the Bay Scallops (12 oz) and cook for about 3 minutes (depending on size) stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and adjust salt to taste.
step 8
Add the cooked spaghetti and Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) tossing to coat in sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.
step 9
Divide among serving dishes and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and Fresh Basil (as needed).
step 9 Divide among serving dishes and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and Fresh Basil (as needed).

Tags

Comfort Food
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Dinner
Pasta
Shellfish
Vegetables
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