Special Taste Of Italy

I call this my "Special Taste of Italy", I think you'll see why.

• Ingredients:
  1. 16 large shrimp; thawed or fresh
  2. 8 large sea scallops; thawed or fresh
  3. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  4. 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  5. 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes; reduced sodium preferred
  6. 1 can diced tomatoes
  7. 1 bunch of asparagus spears
  8. 1 cup white wine; your favorite, but make sure the wine makes it into the recipe
  9. 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
  10. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  11. 2 cups your favorite pasta; we like a flavored one with this recipe, ie sun-dried tomato or spinach & garlic. Now we're talk'n Italian!
• Directions:
  1. Start with a 4qt or larger pot, place pasta in boiling water and then turn heat down to medium, if you want your pasta a little firm (al dente).
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients to your large saute pan.
  3. Cook shrimp & scallops all the way through, approx.10-12 minutes.
  4. Once pasta is cooked, strain & place on serving plates.
  5. Use a LARGE serving spoon or ladle, place all ingredients on top of a bed of pasta.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parmesan-reggiano cheese, grated or shaved, Enjoy!