Linguine with Bacon and Scallops is a superbly flavoured dish that feeds 4 people in 20 minutes. The flavours from the bacon work perfectly with the scallops with the pepper flakes adding that needed heat. Serve as a main dish with a glass of white wine for an impressive meal. This also works well with garlic bread or toasted buttered pittas to help mop up the amazing flavours.
Linguine with Bacon and Scallops
A remarkably simple seafood pasta dish that is popular, tasty, simple and filling. A perfect dish for kids, family and friends.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- 4 rashers bacon smoked
- 4 tbsp olive oil 60 ml
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 large green bell pepper cored/chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 ml
- 12 oz whole bay scallops 340 g
- 1 lb linguine 450 g
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
- Drain on paper towels and cut into 1-inch (2 cm) pieces.
- Discard the bacon fat and heat the olive oil in the same skillet over moderate heat.
- Sauté the onion until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
- Add the scallops and bacon and cook over high heat until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes – do not over cook the scallops.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the scallop mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Fast, easy and so tasty. What every kitchen cook should have in their pantry.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g