Three-Cheese Ziti With Seared Scallops for Two Recipe

Name: Three-Cheese Ziti With Seared Scallops for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 habanero peppers, diced (can sub scotch bonnet or jalapeno); 10 large sea scallops; 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese; 2 ounces goat cheese; 2 ounces parmesan cheese; 1 ½ cups ziti pasta; ½ cup milk; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon chili powder; salt; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 habanero peppers, diced (can sub scotch bonnet or jalapeno)
10 large sea scallops
4 ounces smoked gouda cheese
2 ounces goat cheese
2 ounces parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups ziti pasta
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Slice scallops in half through the center, keeping them circular.
2
Add scallops to a large baggie or mixing bowl and add habanero peppers, garlic, chili powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3
Toss to coat.
4
Prepare ziti noodles by boiling as directed on the box.
5
Heat a saute pan to medium-high heat.
6
Once ziti is cooked, drain and return noodles to pot.
7
Set pot back on heat and add milk and cheeses.
8
Stir vigorously until cheeses melt thoroughly.
9
Cover and set aside.
10
With saute pan good and hot, add olive oil.
11
Season scallops with salt and add to hot pan.
12
Saute scallops about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until scallops are cooked all the way through and appear opaque.
13
Distribute ziti into 2 bowls and top with cilantro and then 10 half scallops each.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 habanero peppers, diced (can sub scotch bonnet or jalapeno), 10 large sea scallops, 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, 2 ounces goat cheese, and more.

Yes, Three-Cheese Ziti With Seared Scallops for Two 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.

Three-Cheese Ziti With Seared Scallops for Two

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