Pasta With Clams And Scallops (Easy 30-Minute Seafood Pasta)

This Pasta With Clams And Scallops is ready in 30 minutes or less! The perfect quick & flavorful dinner idea for your family and friends. Loaded with flavor

Pasta With Clams And Scallops (Easy 30-Minute Seafood Pasta)

This pasta with clams and scallops is a quick and elegant seafood dinner made in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Keyword pasta with clams and scallops, seafood pasta recipe, easy seafood dinner, scallops pasta, clams pasta, italian seafood pasta, quick pasta dinner

Prep Time 6

Cook Time 15

Total Time 21

Servings servings

Calories 439kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 onion chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
3 pounds clams scrubbed
1 pound scallops
2 to 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for scallops
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Add onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes
Add tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer
Add clams, cover, and cook for 5–6 minutes until they open
Discard any clams that do not open
Meanwhile, season scallops with salt and pepper
Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil
Sear scallops for 1–2 minutes per side until golden
Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine
Add scallops and parsley
Toss gently and adjust seasoning
Serve immediately

Notes

• Discard any clams that do not open after cooking
• Do not overcook scallops or they will become rubbery
• Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
• This dish is best served immediately
• You can add shrimp for extra seafood flavor

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