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Seafood Pasta

17/11/2023

Seafood pasta is a simple and delicious dish that celebrates the flavors of the sea. Here’s how you can prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 400 g of pasta (spaghetti or linguine are ideal)
  • 500 g of peeled tomatoes or tomato puree
  • 300 g of mixed seafood (shellfish and crustaceans, cleaned and shelled)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh parsley to taste
  • Chili pepper to taste (optional)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add the garlic cloves, which you can leave whole or chop finely. If you want a bit of spiciness, also add chili pepper to taste.

  2. Once the garlic is golden, remove it (if whole) and add the seafood. Cook for a few minutes until they are well opened and cooked. At this stage, if you have shellfish like mussels or clams, make sure they open completely and discard those that remain closed.

  3. Add the peeled tomatoes or tomato puree. Adjust the salt and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, so that the sauce slightly thickens.

  4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of salted water following the package instructions for an al dente texture.

  5. Drain the pasta and toss it in the pan with the seafood sauce, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.

  6. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Curiosity

The name “seafood pasta” comes from the word “marinaro,” meaning sailor, indicating that the dish includes varieties of fish and seafood typical of coastal cuisines. It is a very widespread dish in Italy, especially in maritime regions, where every restaurant and family has their own version of the recipe.