Seafood Delight Paccheri

Seafood Delight Paccheri

60 mins
medium
4 servings

A vibrant and flavorful seafood pasta dish featuring fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari, cooked with cherry tomatoes and a touch of garlic.

ItalianPastaSeafood

Equipment Needed

  • Colander
  • Large Pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 320.00 gPaccheri pasta(Choose a high-quality pasta for optimal texture.)
  • 300.00 gClams (mixed)(Thoroughly clean and purge for best flavor.)
  • 200.00 gMussels(Ensure mussels are fresh and clean.)
  • 12.00 piecesShrimp(Peel and devein for optimal flavor.)
  • 4.00 piecesCalamari(Clean and separate tentacles from body.)
  • 400.00 gCherry Tomatoes(Halve for even cooking.)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced for aroma.)
  • 1.00 bunchFresh Parsley(Chopped for garnish.)
  • 4.00 tbspOlive Oil(High-quality olive oil for best flavor.)
  • 35.00 gSalt(For purging clams.)
  • 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground for best flavor.)

Instructions

1

Thoroughly clean clams and mussels, purging them for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Prepare shrimp by peeling and deveining. Clean and chop calamari into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Sauté chopped tomatoes and calamari with olive oil and minced garlic until softened.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Add shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Sauté a sprig of parsley and garlic in olive oil. Add clams and mussels to the pan, cover, and cook until they open.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Discard any clams or mussels that do not open. Remove clams and mussels from the pan and set aside.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Cook paccheri pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

8

Combine cooked pasta with the seafood mixture and toss to coat.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Return clams and mussels to the pan and toss to combine.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Estimated time: 2 minutes