Description
Frutti di Mare is a classic Italian seafood pasta featuring a medley of shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari simmered in a light garlic tomato sauce and tossed with al dente pasta. Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1/2 lb clams, cleaned
- 1/2 lb calamari rings
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add clams and mussels, cover, and cook for 4–5 minutes until they begin to open.
- Stir in shrimp and calamari; cook for 3–4 minutes until shrimp are pink and seafood is cooked through. Discard any unopened shells.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use the freshest seafood available for best flavor.
- Do not overcook seafood to keep it tender.
- You can substitute tomato sauce with a white wine and olive oil base for a lighter version.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian