Italian Pasta with Scallops in Vanilla Sauce Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 12 scallops
• 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta
• 2 ounces butter
• 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 8 ounces double cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Freshly chopped parsley to garnish

How to cook Italian Pasta with Scallops in Vanilla Sauce:

• Bring a large pan of heavily salted water to the boil.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan until very hot, add the scallops and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes only.
• Meanwhile, add onion and garlic to the frying pan and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the cream and vanilla to the onion mixture, mix well and cook over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened.
• Add the seared scallops to the cream sauce and stir to coat.
• To serve – drain the pasta well, divide between 4 plates, top each with 3 scallops, drizzle the sauce over the top and sprinkle with the freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

This recipe for Italian Pasta with Scallops in Vanilla Sauce serves/makes: 4

Main Ingredient: Scallops
Preparation Method: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian