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20-Minute Seafood Pasta al Scoglio

Spaghetti tossed with fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and a quick garlicky tomato broth—no cream, all briny flavor. Ready in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
20-Minute Seafood Pasta al Scoglio
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 8 count littleneck clams
  • 8 count mussels
  • 6 count large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • ¾ cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup dry white wine

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 4 minced garlic cloves; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in wine, tomatoes, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer; add clams and mussels.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook 5 minutes until shells start opening. Stir in shrimp; cook 2 minutes more until pink.

  5. 5

    Add cooked spaghetti and 0.5 cup pasta water; toss gently for 1 minute until sauce coats the noodles.

  6. 6

    Discard any unopened shells. Finish with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (for pasta)
  • large skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon
  • tongs

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