Mediterranean Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil1 cup chopped red onions2 tsp. minced garlic1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup no-salt-added tomatoe sauce2 tbsp. tomatoe paste2 tbsp. each chopped fresh oregano and basil, or 1 1/2 tsp. each dried1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes8 oz. uncooked whole wheat penne noodles (about 2 cups dry)8 oz. uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled8 oz. uncooked bay scallops1/4 cup sliced black olivesChopped fresh pasley for garnish, optional
Directions
1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick saucepan. Add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are softened, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for 3 more minutes. Add diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano basil, pepper, and crushed red flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

2. While sauce is simmering, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well and keep warm.

3. Add shrimp, scallops, and olives to sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until shrimp and scallops are cooked through.

4. To serve, spoon cooked penne onto serving plates and top with sauce, topped with parsley (is using). Serve immediately.

Yields: 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARGEAN1.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 327.7
  • Total Fat: 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 104.8 mg
  • Sodium: 773.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
  • Protein: 29.0 g

Member Reviews
  • ARAILTON
    Great recipe, hubby loved it! I added more red pepper flakes and some clam juice to loosen up the sauce a bit and it was perfect! - 3/16/10