Tuscan Spaghetti with Scallops
My family and I went to a new restaurant a couple weeks ago and we loved it! So as usual I wanted to try and re-create the restaurants cooking style at home! I just made a “healthier” version of what we had at the restaurant. My stomach can no longer have heavy cream sauces, part of the joy of getting older! LOL But I got creative and this Tuscan Spaghetti with Scallops definitely hit the mark!
I served this dish with a side salad but you can certainly serve this alone with shredded cheese and chopped parsley as a garnish!
Tuscan Style Spaghetti with Scallops
Ingredients
- 1 pound Thin Spaghetti
- 12 oz Scallops *You can use jumbo scallops if you like!
- 8 pieces Cooked Thick Cut Bacon, Chopped
- 1 Shallot, minced
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 5 oz Shiitake Mushrooms
- 2/3 cup White Wine
- 8 oz Julienne Cut Sundried Tomatoes *Drained
- 1/4 cup Shredded Gouda Cheese
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup 2% Milk *if you want a creamer sauce, use heavy cream instead
- 1 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch *mix with 1 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups Chopped Spinach
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped *for garnish
- Fresh Ground Pepper *to taste
Instructions
- Cook thin spaghetti according to the package, then drain and set aside when done cooking. Put a small amount of cooking oil in the boiling water to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Generously season scallops with freshly ground pepper on both sides and then add to hot skillet.
- Cook the scallops will cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. The scallops need to form a crispy brown crust. If the scallops stick to the pan they are not ready to turn yet. Give them another minute or so. Then turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Once done, cover loosely with foil and set aside.
- Melt remaining 2 tbsp of butter and add chopped shallot and garlic until softened. Cook for about 5 minutes and add white wine to deglaze the pan. Let the wine cook down and is reduced by half. About 2 minutes. Then add milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch and water together then pour into pan. Stir or whisk consistently until simmering. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce is reduced and thickened.
- Add cooked bacon, chopped spinach, mushrooms, shredded gouda and sun dried tomatoes to sauce. Continue stirring until spinach is wilted, shredded cheese is melted and additional ingredients are heated through. Approximately 5 minutes. Place scallops in sauce to coat.
- Toss sauce with thin spaghetti in serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!
Conclusion
This recipe turned out fantastic. My family thought it was better than what we had at the restaurant, but then again bacon and mushrooms makes everything better! So I hope you love this Tuscan Spaghetti with Scallops recipe as much as we did! If you are looking for another east dinner recipe, try my Burrito Bake Recipe or Instant Pot Parmesan and Shrimp Risotto!
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Brooke
This recipe was amazing! One of my all time favorite dishes.
Kelly
Glad you enjoyed it!
Rose Anne Sales
Scallops in spaghetti sounds great! Thanks for the recipe!
Kelly
They are delish!
Zee
Yummy and creamy pasta dishes like yours are the reason I can never commit to a ketogenic lifestyle (and that’s fine by me) – lol
Kelly
LOL! I love it!
Krysten Quiles
Ooh this looks delish, I bet my mom would love this too!
Kelly
I hope you try it! Enjoy!
Ambuj Saxena
This looks a delicious dish! I would love to try it at home for my family. Though i am not sure if they would like the idea! haha
Kelly
I hope you do try it!!!
Irene
Nice recipe, and it is quick to do it. Thanks
Kelly
Thank you!
Melanie
This looks delicious!! I can’t wait to try it out!
Kelly
Let me know how you like it!
Lyanna Soria
I love scallops and I’ve never tried putting them on spaghetti. That dish looks quite delicious and I would love to try this out sometime.
Kelly
Thank you!
Everything Enchanting
Tuscan Spaghetti with Scallops, the name itself sounds so good! I can’t wait to try your recipe, looks delicious 😍!
Kelly
Thank you so much!
Kelly
I love scallops and pasta. Combined equals perfection!
Kelly
Yes it does!
Laura Schwormstedt
Ooh what a treat of a dish and perfect for a special occasion but also easy enough to cook at any time in the week
Laura x
Kelly
I am making it again for my son’s birthday!
Genesis
I’ve never cooked with scallops before but I might have to try after seeing this delicious recipe! I like that you got the idea to make this from trying a meal like it at a restaurant! Very creative!
Kelly
They are super easy!
Kathy Kenny Ngo
Ooohh that dish looked so good. I just had seafood earlier but now I want more.
Kelly
I love seafood!
Linda
You had me at Tuscan. This sounds absolutely delish — all the ingredients are amazing flavor builders and the addition of buttery scallops is perfect!
Kelly
Thank you!
sarah Althouse
anything with pasta and sundried tomatoes and I’m sold!
Kelly
I know, right????
lisa
I would 100% make this. My husband and I love scallops. As a matter of fact, we had scallops a couple of weeks ago…so buttery and delicious! I love the idea of incorporating them into a decadent pasta dish. This is perfect for summertime!
Kelly
I hope you do try it!