***Shannon's Scallop Pesto Pasta

By CheeseDiva

Shannon's birthday favorite

Ingredients

• Pesto:
• 2 c. packed fresh basil leaves, washed and drained well.
• 1 c. freshly grated Parmigiano
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• Or -- prepared pesto sauce
• 1 lb. small scallops, seared.
• 1 lb. cooked fettucini

Preparation

Step 1

Pesto Sauce:
2
Put basil in blender or food processor; add cheese, garlic and oil.
3
Whirl on and off at high speed until a very coarse puree is formed.
4
Push pesto down from sides of blender frequently.
5
Toss scallops with pasta then add pesto sauce and tossed until mixed.