Seared Scallops With Fresh Linguine And Romano Cheese

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh linguine
• 6 tablespoons romano cheese, freshly grated and divided (about 1 1/2 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
• 4 lemon wedges

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water. combined pasta, reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon oil, chopped basil, and pepper in a large bowl; toss well.
• 2 heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. sprinkle salt evenly over scallops; add scallops to pan. cook 1 minute on each side or until golden.
• 3 place 1 cup pasta mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 3 scallops and 1 1/2 teaspoons remaining cheese. serve with lemon wedges.