Pasta That Packs a Satisfying Punch -- Really It Does

Midnight Pasta

I normally cook on the weekends a variety of dishes to store and devour throughout the week. Doing so fills my need to "create" while saving me food preparation and cooking during the week. I appreciate quick but tasty meals like Midnight Spaghetti, which I got from a segment of Barefoot Contessa with Food Network Chef Ina Garten.
I followed her recipe here with some modifications. I used basil-infused olive oil (Aldi's) and whole wheat pasta the first time I cooked it. The basil-infused olive oil is a seasonal special, but you may be able to buy it somewhere else.



The second time, I added scallops to the dish. I sprinkled it with freshly shaved Parmesan, Romano and Asiago cheeses from my new favorite store Trader Joe's.

Give it a try and tell me how your dish turns out.