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Authentic Seafood Pasta Medley with Mussels, Clams & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients for 6 servings
  • 600 g large ridged pasta (conchiglie)
  • 1 kg mussels
  • 1 kg clams
  • 1 kg shells
  • 4 dried tomatoes
  • 1 bird pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 10 cl olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • salt, ground pepper
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes

Wash the shellfish in several changes of water, debeard the mussels, and soak for 1 hour. Place mussels in a large casserole over high heat; cook 5-6 minutes until open. Remove with slotted spoon to a colander over a bowl.

Cook remaining shellfish similarly; add to colander. Shell most, reserving a few whole for garnish. Strain cooking juices; reserve.

Boil 2 liters salted water in a large pot. Add pasta; cook 8-10 minutes. Drain well.

Peel and chop garlic.

Slice sun-dried tomatoes thinly. Heat olive oil in sauté pan; add garlic, tomatoes, and crumbled pepper. Sauté 2 minutes. Add reserved juices; boil 3 minutes. Stir in drained pasta.

Mix well; add shelled seafood and herbs. Heat 2 minutes; remove from heat.

Garnish with prawn and reserved shellfish. Serve immediately.

Authentic Seafood Pasta Medley with Mussels, Clams & Sun-Dried Tomatoes