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Seafood pasta with mussels, clams, shrimp, and garlic in a rich broth served in a white bowl on a rustic table.

Pasta with Seafood Broth

A delicious 30-minute Italian seafood pasta recipe featuring rich shellfish broth, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 pounds mixed shellfish mussels, clams, shrimp
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups seafood stock
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tsp 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Clean shellfish thoroughly. Scrub mussels and remove beards. Soak clams in cold water for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in white wine and simmer 2-3 minutes. Add seafood stock, tomatoes, and bay leaves. Simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions minus 2 minutes.
  6. Add shellfish to broth and cook 5-7 minutes until shells open and shrimp turn pink.
  7. Add drained pasta to pot and toss with broth. Cook 2-3 minutes until pasta finishes cooking.
  8. Remove bay leaves. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve immediately in bowls with crusty bread.

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Notes

Recipe Notes: Discard any shellfish that don't open during cooking. Save pasta water to thin sauce if needed. Best served immediately while hot.
Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories: 485
Protein: 28g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 890mg