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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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