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Spicy Seafood Pasta Recipe

Author: Zaina Hill
A delightful mix of shrimp, calamari, and scallops in a savory tomato sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying on a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee or butter
  • ½ medium Yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1.5 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) Whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2-4 tablespoon Pasta water, reserved
  • ½ lb (8 oz) Spaghetti
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 squeeze Fresh lemon juice
  • Optional Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • 1.5 lbs Seafood mix (shrimp, calamari, and scallops)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, crush the canned tomatoes and their juices using clean hands. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, stir in the drained seafood and cook until done, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Gently remove seafood from the skillet and set aside to drain any liquid.
  • In the same pan, add ghee or butter and cook diced onion until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Mix in tomato paste and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, reserving about ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Off heat, gently stir the cooked seafood into the sauce. Adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Combine the al dente spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Toss to coat.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add hot sauce to the sauce.
  • Use fresh seafood or options labeled 'previously frozen'.
  • Start cooking pasta halfway through the sauce.
  • Use good quality wine.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Spicy Seafood Pasta
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