"Three kinds of pepper turn up the heat in this creamy shrimp and scallop sauce. Fresh basil, thyme and parsley add just the right counterpoint, while Swiss and Parmesan cheese add their own sharp flavors. Perfect over fettucine!"
Original recipe yield: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
* 2 cups heavy whipping cream
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
* 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
* 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
* 1 cup chopped green onions
* 1 cup chopped parsley
* 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 1/2 pound scallops
* 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
4. Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.
