Jul 14 2026
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Scallop Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Lucca
Time30m
Serves4

scallop – marinara-spaghetti

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Scallops

    While the spaghetti cooks, pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Cook the Scallops

    Add the scallops to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.

  5. 5

    Combine Marinara Sauce

    In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Mix Everything Together

    Add the cooked spaghetti and scallops to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Toss gently to combine and heat through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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