Seared Scallop With Asparagus

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 16 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked pasta
• 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
• 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup dry white
• 1 lb bay scallop
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup grated romano cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta and set aside.
• 2 in lage skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until crisp, about 3 minutes. remove, set aside and drain.
• 3 add 2 tbs oil, onion and garlic, cooking until onion soft, about 5 minutes. add asparagus and cook 2 minutes, until bright green. add and cook another minute. remove from pan and set aside.
• 4 add butter to skillet. sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. brown on each side, 2-3 minutes per side.
• 5 add pasta and vegetable mix to skillet and heat through.
• 6 remove from heat, add pancetta and cheese.