Easy Seafood Pasta Recipe

This seafood pasta brings together shrimp, clams, mussels, and scallops tossed with spaghetti in a rich homemade tomato sauce. It’s an easy yet elegant dish that feels restaurant quality but can be made right in your own kitchen.

It’s the kind of meal that’s perfect for entertaining. A big bowl of pasta loaded with fresh seafood always feels special, yet the recipe itself is surprisingly simple to prepare.

Whenever I host friends or family, I love serving seafood dishes. Favorites like cioppino, bacon wrapped scallops, shrimp kabobs, or this comforting seafood pasta always make the table feel a little more festive.

Mixed seafood pasta has always been one of my go to orders at Italian restaurants. The combination of tender pasta and fresh seafood in a flavorful sauce is hard to resist.

But dining out can get expensive, especially when seafood is involved. That’s why recreating this restaurant favorite at home is such a great option.

This version features plenty of fresh seafood tossed with spaghetti and coated in a savory homemade tomato sauce. It’s hearty, satisfying, and honestly just as good, if not better, than the restaurant version.

The recipe starts with a simple tomato sauce made from garlic, onions, tomato puree, and a blend of seasonings. As it simmers, the flavors deepen and create a rich base for the seafood.

While the sauce cooks, the pasta and seafood are prepared. The shrimp and scallops are cooked first until tender and lightly golden.

Next, the mussels and clams are added and gently steamed using a bit of the pasta cooking water. This step helps them open up while keeping all their natural flavor.

Finally, the spaghetti, seafood, and tomato sauce are tossed together until everything is well coated. The result is a beautiful bowl of seafood pasta that’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.

Easy Seafood Pasta Recipe

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This seafood pasta is a beautiful combination of shrimp, clams, mussels, and scallops, all tossed with spaghetti in a rich homemade tomato sauce. It’s an easy yet elegant dish that’s perfect for dinner parties or special occasions at home. Every bite is packed with fresh seafood and savory Italian flavor.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil divided use
• 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
• 28 ounce can San Marzano Whole Tomatoes pureed in a blender or food processor
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 12 ounces spaghetti or other long pasta
• 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, leave tails on if desired for nicer presentation
• 1/2 pound sea scallops
• 1/2 pound clams scrubbed
• 1/2 pound mussels scrubbed and de-bearded
• 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Stir in the red pepper flakes (optional), then add the pureed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until sauce has just started to thicken. Stir in the butter, then remove the sauce from the heat.
4. While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package directions.
5. Drain the pasta, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
6. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan.
7. Cook the scallops for 1-2 minutes per side or until browned and opaque.
8. Remove the scallops from the pan. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until pink and opaque.
9. Remove the shrimp from the pan. Place the clams and mussels in the pan, along with the reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer.
10. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until clams and mussels have opened. Discard any shells that did not open.
11. Add the shrimp and scallops back to the pan along with the tomato sauce and spaghetti. Toss to coat everything with the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

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