Sea Scallops Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Prosciutto

Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of sea scallops

  • 3 ounces of prosciutto, julienne style

  • 3 to 5 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot

  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic

  • 1/4 cup white wine

  • 1/4 seafood stock

  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 8 ounces cooked rigatoni

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet until very hot and add the olive oil. Brown the prosciutto in the hot oil. Add scallops and sear quickly.

  2. Mix in the shallot and garlic. Stir in the wine and stock. Add the tomatoes, pesto, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well.

  3. Cook unitl heated through, stirring occasionally. Spoon the scallop mixture over hot cooked rigatoni on a serving platter.

  4. Garnish with grated Romano cheese and serve with hot French bread.