Pasta with Scallop and Wine Sauce

PASTA WITH SCALLOP AND WINE SAUCE

A light dish for a lazy summer meal, this recipe makes 4 servings and matches beautifully with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or white blends.

INGREDIENTS

* 12 ounces fresh or frozen scallops

* 1/4 cup chopped onion

* 1 clove garlic, minced

* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

* 1/2 cup dry white wine

* 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

* 1 tablespoon cold water

* 2 teaspoons cornstarch

* 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)

* 6 ounces hot cooked spaghetti, fettuccine or linguine

* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

* 2 tablespoons snipped parsley

PREPARATION

1. Thaw scallops (if frozen). Halve any large scallops. In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in butter or margarine until tender but not brown. Stir in wine, basil, salt and oregano. Bring to boiling; add scallops. Return to boiling.

2. Meanwhile, stir together water and cornstarch. Stir cornstarch mixture into boiling scallop mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Scallops should be opaque. Stir in chopped tomatoes.

3. Toss hot cooked spaghetti, fettuccine or linguine with scallop mixture, Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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