Pasta with Scallops, Zucchini and Tomatoes

I was looking to way to cook scallops (you can get then frozen at Meijer). And I had a zucchini. So I found this recipe and we LOVE it. And it takes no time at all. Have made it a few times and even the kids eat it! You could use shrimp instead if you don't like scallops.

***we used dried basil, because I didn't have fresh and canned tomatoes.***

Pasta with Scallops, Zucchini and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 zucchinis, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 pound bay scallops
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil, add garlic and cook until tender. Add the zucchini, salt, red pepper flakes, dried basil (if using) and saute for 10 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, bay scallops, and fresh basil (if using) and simmer for 5 minutes, or until scallops are opaque.
3. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Original recipe found HERE.

Zucchuni Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yum! We love these! Enjoy! They freeze really well too.

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
(Makes about two dozen)

1 egg, beaten
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Combine in large bowl.

1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Combine in a separate, small bowl and blend into liquid mixture

1 cup finely shredded zucchini
12 oz chocolate chips

Stir these into other ingredients, mix well. Drop by spoonful onto greased baking
sheet, and flatten with the back of a spoon. Bake at 350°, 10 to 15 minutes.

Original recipe here