Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this delightful seafood pasta recipe, perfect for any occasion. With its rich homemade red sauce and a medley of fresh seafood, this dish brings the essence of coastal dining right to your table. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare a meal that balances elegance and simplicity, impressing everyone from family to friends. The combination of tender spaghetti and flavorful sauce creates a satisfying experience that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti (uncooked)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 150 mls white grape juice (or fish broth)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)
- 12 ounces mixed seafood medley
- 1/2 pound mussels
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, then pour in white grape juice (or fish broth), bringing to a simmer. Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Add mixed seafood and mussels; cook until mussels open up, about 3–5 minutes.
- Toss drained spaghetti into the skillet with sauce and seafood, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Garnish with parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 360g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg