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Seafood Tomato Marinara Pasta Recipe

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A delicious and hearty Seafood Tomato Marinara Pasta featuring linguine tossed with a savory marinara sauce loaded with scallops, shrimp, mussels, and clams. This dish combines the fresh flavors of the sea with Italian-inspired tomato sauce, fresh parsley, and optional garnishes like lemon juice and grated Parmesan for a perfect weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • Approx. 4 ounces linguine or spaghetti (56 grams; enough for 2 people)

Seafood

  • 8 scallops, thawed (if frozen)
  • 8 shrimp, thawed and deveined
  • 8 mussels, cleaned and beards removed
  • 8 clams, cleaned

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups marinara pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • Freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Cook the Scallops: While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the scallops and cook them for 3-4 minutes per side until they turn opaque. Remove the scallops from the pan and place them on a clean plate.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: In the same pan, you may add more olive oil if needed. Cook the shrimp for about 1 minute per side until they turn pink. Remove and place the shrimp on the plate alongside the scallops.
  4. Simmer the Seafood Sauce: Pour 1.5 cups of marinara pasta sauce into the same pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, add the cleaned mussels and clams. Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, or until all the shells have opened. Discard any that remain closed.
  5. Combine Seafood, Pasta, and Sauce: Remove the pan from heat, then fold the cooked shrimp and scallops back into the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and chopped parsley, stirring gently until everything is well combined.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat, and freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese as desired. Enjoy your flavorful seafood marinara pasta!

Notes

  • Be sure to clean and debeard mussels properly to avoid grit in the dish.
  • Discard any seafood shells that do not open during cooking for safety.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes and lemon juice according to your preferred level of spice and acidity.
  • Use fresh parsley for the best flavor, but dried parsley can be substituted in a pinch.
  • If preferred, gluten-free pasta can be used for a gluten-free version.

Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/seafood-tomato-marinara-pasta-recipe/