Make Delicious Spaghetti Frutti di Mare | Easy Seafood Pasta

Name: Make Delicious Spaghetti Frutti di Mare | Easy Seafood Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 grams Spaghetti (or your preferred pasta); 250 grams Mixed Seafood (shrimp, mussels, calamari, etc.); 3 cloves Garlic (finely chopped); 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved); 1/4 cup White Wine (dry white wine); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, plus extra for garnish); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes (optional, for heat); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

Learn how to prepare a classic Spaghetti Frutti di Mare, also known as 'fruit of the sea' in Italy. This delightful dish combines fresh seafood with perfectly cooked spaghetti in a rich, flavorful sauce. Follow our simple steps to create an authentic Italian seafood pasta experience at home.

#Pasta

#Seafood

#Italian Cuisine

#Dinner

#Quick Meal

#Mediterranean

Sautéing garlic and chili

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

18m

Cook Time

28m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

35g

Protein

60g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Seafood and tomatoes cooking

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Combining pasta with sauce

Instructions

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Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cooking pasta al dente ensures it holds up well in the sauce.
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In a large pan or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and chili flakes (if using) and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
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In a large pan or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and chili flakes (if using) and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will become bitter.

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Add the mixed seafood to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
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Add the mixed seafood to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
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Avoid overcooking seafood to keep it tender and juicy.
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Pour in the white wine and cherry tomatoes, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and flavors to meld.
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Pour in the white wine and cherry tomatoes, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and flavors to meld.
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The wine adds depth and acidity to the sauce.
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Add the cooked spaghetti and chopped parsley to the pan. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too dry, until well combined.
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Add the cooked spaghetti and chopped parsley to the pan. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too dry, until well combined.
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Pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and create a richer consistency.

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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley.
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A squeeze of lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.