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                Penne With Smothered Scallops, Tomato, Basil
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pasta                            Italian
                 Seafood
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    8                    Tomatoes - large -- ripe OR
    2      can           Roma tomatoes
    1      pound         Scallops
    1      tablespoon    Garlic - chopped fine
    1      teaspoon      Salr
    1      pound         Dried penne
    2      tablespoon    Italian parsley
      1/3  cup           Olive oil
      1/4  teaspoon      Crushed chilli pepper
    1      teaspoon      Lemon zest - grated
      1/2  cup           Fresh basil leaves
    4      tablespoon    Parmesan cheese - grated
 
 Drop tomatoes, briefly into boiling water to loosen skins and peel. Remove
 most seeds and chop coarsely.
 
 Slice scallops into thin rounds about 1/4-inch thick and place in bowl with
 lemon rind.  Saute garlic in oil until pale golden and add the tomatoes, salt
 and hot pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.  Boil a large pot of water, add
 salt and pasta. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until barely done.  Drain and
 immediately add to sauce. Add basil, chopped parsley and scallops.
 
 Cover pot tightly and remove from heat.  Let stand 4 minutes to cook scallops.
 Remove lid, stir in Parmesan and serve.
 
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