Shellfish Shell Marinara

13 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 2 large garlic cloves peeled and bruised
  • 2 cans italian plum (roma) tomatoes drained and coarsely chopped, 28 ounces each
  • 1/4 cup red wine dry
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil fresh, torn in half
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 x salt to taste
  • 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 12 ounces pasta shell, medium-sized
  • 20 each littleneck clams
  • 1/2 pound shrimp large, peeled, deveined

Directions

  1. 1
    The clams will take longer to open than the shrimp will take to cook, so add the shrimp at the last moment.
  2. 2
    Be sure to discard any clams that don't open - this could mean they are not safe to eat.
  3. 3
    Place oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat.
  4. 4
    Add the garlic and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until it colors slightly but does not burn.
  5. 5
    Remove garlic from heat and carefully stir in the tomatoes.
  6. 6
    Return the pot to medium heat.
  7. 7
    Add the wine, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar.
  8. 8
    Cook sauce slowly, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Slightly before serving, cook pasta in boiling, salted water for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente ( just tender).
  10. 10
    While pasta is cooking, add the clams to the sauce; cover and the pot once or twice.
  11. 11
    Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes longer.
  12. 12
    Divide the cooked pasta among six shallow bowls.
  13. 13
    Spoon the hot sauce over the top, distributing the clams and shrimp evenly, and serve immediately.

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