Quick Pesto Wine Sauce with Bay Scallops

• Seafood

  • 2 lb Bay scallops

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 2/3 cup Basil pesto, jarred

• Pasta & Grains

  • 14 16 oz. bag Pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/2 cup White wine

Found on pastashoppe.com

Description

Ingredients

• 14-16 oz. bag of Pasta (I used Bunny Hop, but any short or long shape can be substituted)
• ½ cup butter
• ½ t. garlic powder
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• ½ t. dried oregano
• ¼ t. black pepper
• 2 lbs. bay scallops
• ½ cup white wine
• ⅔ cup jarred basil pesto ( I used the Kirkland brand from Costco - its great)
• Chopped tomatoes for garnish

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package. Drain, but do not rinse.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add garlic powder, oregano, and pepper.
• Add minced garlic, bay scallops and white wine and cook for 5-6 minutes until scallops are opaque (do not overcook!)
• Reduce heat to low and add jarred pesto. Stir and heat through.
• Add drained pasta to skillet and toss.
• Top with fresh chopped basil and/or chopped tomato.
• Serve and enjoy!