🍝 Seafood Spaghetti – a Mediterranean delight, perfect for lunch or dinner, ideal for seafood lovers! 🦐
🌟 Nutritional Benefits: Seafood is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals, contributing to heart and brain health. Tomatoes provide a significant amount of vitamin C and antioxidants.
💡 Quick Tip: For extra freshness, add freshly chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice at the end. For a richer taste, consider adding a few extra mussels!
📌 Serving Suggestions: Serve the spaghetti hot, topped with Parmesan or chili flakes. It pairs perfectly with a glass of dry white wine and a simple green salad.
💡 Discover more delicious recipes: 👉 Balanced Main Courses for the Whole Family
🔗 Read more: Learn about the health benefits of seafood in this article: Is Seafood Healthy? Types, Nutrition, Benefits, and Risks
Seafood Spaghetti
Ingredients
Preparation method
If you use frozen seafood, make sure to thaw it completely and drain it well. Place 5 liters of water in a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, add 5 teaspoons of salt and stir to dissolve. Add the 500 g of spaghetti to the boiling water. Let them soften and gradually push them into the water without breaking them. Boil for 8-10 minutes for al dente or 9-11 minutes for softer spaghetti. Drain the spaghetti immediately after boiling. Keep 1/2 cup of the pasta water to add to the sauce if needed.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and, if desired, the finely chopped chili pepper. Sauté for about 30 seconds, until the garlic turns lightly golden.
Add the seafood to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes over medium heat, until they turn pink and juicy.
Add the tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small glass with 3-4 tablespoons of cold water. Mix well until smooth. Gradually pour the mixture into the hot sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the sauce begins to thicken (about 1 minute). If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a little of the pasta water.
Add the chopped parsley and stir until incorporated. Turn off the heat, add the spaghetti to the sauce, and mix well. Serve with parmesan.
