[Scallops], Leek, and Spinach Pasta

By miss5elements

Give this dish an even richer & more complex flavor by adding 1/2c dry white wine to the leeks after they have softened. Cook until the wine has almost evaporated before adding the shrimp & lemon zest.

Ingredients

• 12 oz gemelli, fusilli, or some other short pasta
• 2 T unsalted butter
• 2 leeks (white & light green parts only), cut into half-moons
• Kosher salt & black pepper
• 1 lb med [scallops]
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 3/4 c heavy cream
• 10 oz baby spinach (~12 cups)

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain & return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet over med heat.
3. Add the leeks, 1/2t salt, & 1/4t pepper & cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks have softened, 3-5 min.
4. Add the [scallops] & lemon zest & cook, tossing frequently, until the [scallops] are opaque throughout.
5. Add the cream & 1/2t salt to the pasta in the pot & cook over med heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, 1-2 min.
6. Add the [scallop] mixture & the spinach & toss to combine