Garlicky scallops, bursting tomatoes, and lots of fresh Parmesan cheese star in this garlic Parmesan scallop pasta that comes together in minutes for an elevated weeknight meal.
Grated Parmesan cheese and fresh minced basil for serving
Instructions
Cook angel hair pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta. Set aside for a moment.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat bottom. Add shallot and cherry tomatoes to skillet and saute 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are beginning to burst. Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute until fragrant. Transfer cherry tomatoes to a bowl and set aside.
Set same skillet over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add the contents of the scallops package, cover pan, and allow to cook 5 minutes covered.
Uncover pan and gently toss cooked angel hair, and tomatoes into scallops, thinning with reserved 1/2 cup pasta cooking water if needed to loosen sauce.
Remove pasta from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh minced basil for serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing InstructionsStore pasta in refrigerator up to 6 days.