Pasta With Scallops And Spinach - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces pappardelle pasta or 12 ounces other favorite pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb sea scallops
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup white wine, chicken broth or 1 cup clam juice
2 teaspoons butter
10 ounces spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Optional garnish
lemon wedge
toasted pine nuts

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in medium-size skillet, heat oil until hot but not smoking; saute' scallops until cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
Remove scallops from pan.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add wine; cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
Stir in butter.
Add spinach, tomatoes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, just until spinach is wilted and tomatoes softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Combine drained pasta and spinach mixture.
Spoon onto plates, top with scallops.