Scallops & Pasta

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta, such as fettuccini
  • 1 lb scallops, quartered
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 dash nutmeg

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare the fettucini according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add scallops & saute until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3
    Using a slotted spoon remove the scallops, leaving the liquid and butter on medium-low in the saucepan. Stir in the marscapone cheese & stir constantly as it melts.
  4. 4
    When the cheese is melted, return the scallops to the sauce and set the saucepan off the heat.
  5. 5
    Immediately add the grated parmesan cheese and nutmeg, stirring until smooth. If necessary, thin a little with heavy cream.
  6. 6
    Toss the scallops & sauce with the cooked fetuccini, mixing well. Salt & pepper to taste & serve!

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