Scallop and Broccoli Linguine with Pesto Cream

Health score
38%
Scallop and Broccoli Linguine with Pesto Cream
30 min.
4
438kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Scallop and Broccoli Linguine with Pesto Cream, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that serves four, making it ideal for a cozy family lunch or an elegant dinner party. The combination of tender bay scallops and vibrant broccoli florets tossed with al dente linguine creates a symphony of textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

What truly sets this dish apart is the luscious pesto cream sauce, which adds a rich, herbaceous depth to the dish. The creamy blend of nonfat half-and-half and a touch of flour ensures a velvety consistency that clings beautifully to each strand of pasta. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, this meal is not only satisfying but also a smart choice for those mindful of their dietary intake.

Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a gourmet meal at home, this Scallop and Broccoli Linguine with Pesto Cream is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • oz pasta uncooked
  • 12 oz broccoli florets frozen
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.8 lb bay scallops fresh thawed rinsed uncooked
  • 2.5 oz mushrooms drained sliced
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon flour 
  • 0.3 cup basil pesto 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook linguine as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking time. Cook until linguine and broccoli are tender.
  2. Drain; return to Dutch oven. Cover to keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  4. Add scallops and mushrooms; cook 3 minutes.
  5. In small bowl, combine half-and-half and flour; blend well.
  6. Add flour mixture to scallop mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and thickened and scallops are opaque.
  7. Add scallop mixture and pesto to cooked linguine and broccoli; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories438kcal
Protein19.92%
Fat26.46%
Carbs53.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.25
Glycemic Load
19.28
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.103478026779%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.68mg
Kaempferol
6.67mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:438.08kcal
21.9%
Fat:12.91g
19.86%
Saturated Fat:2.46g
15.34%
Carbohydrates:58.86g
19.62%
Net Carbohydrates:53.73g
19.54%
Sugar:6.95g
7.72%
Cholesterol:24.66mg
8.22%
Sodium:819.56mg
35.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.87g
43.74%
Vitamin C:76.24mg
92.42%
Vitamin K:93.94µg
89.47%
Selenium:51.22µg
73.17%
Phosphorus:466.87mg
46.69%
Manganese:0.74mg
37.02%
Vitamin A:1074.24IU
21.48%
Folate:83.87µg
20.97%
Fiber:5.13g
20.53%
Vitamin B12:1.21µg
20.16%
Potassium:643.51mg
18.39%
Magnesium:69.31mg
17.33%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.55%
Copper:0.29mg
14.5%
Vitamin B3:2.86mg
14.28%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.65%
Zinc:2.04mg
13.61%
Vitamin B5:1.19mg
11.91%
Iron:2.01mg
11.17%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.79%
Calcium:93.85mg
9.39%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.66%