Seafood And Mushroom Pasta With Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Seafood And Mushroom Pasta With Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 3/4 lb scallops; 3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 ounces fresh fettuccine pasta; 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste); fresh ground black pepper; Basil Pesto; 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried; 2 sprigs parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste); fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3/4 lb scallops
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces fresh fettuccine pasta
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
Basil Pesto
2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
2 sprigs parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Make the pesto: in a food processor or blender add all the pesto ingredients except the oil; process until minced.
2
With the motor running, slowly pour oil through the tube and blend.
3
Scrape down sides of bowl with spatula; transfer pesto to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use; bring to room temperature before mixing with pasta.
4
Make the pasta: in a skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons oil; add in mushrooms and red pepper; stir/saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove to a plate and set aside.
6
Add remaining oil to skillet; stir/saute scallops for 2 minutes; add in shrimp; stir/saute until scallops are opaque and shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; drain and return to pan.
8
Add mushrooms, red peppers, seafood, salt, pepper, and basil pesto; toss gently.
9
Serve immediately on warm plates.

825

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 3/4 lb scallops, and more.

Yes, Seafood And Mushroom Pasta With Basil Pesto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seafood And Mushroom Pasta With Basil Pesto

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