Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 clove garlic, finely chopped |
225 g spaghetti |
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce, passata |
1 tablespoon tomato puree |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 bay leaf |
1 teaspoon sugar |
2 cups shrimp, cooked, peeled |
1 1/2 cups clams, canned |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
2 tablespoons butter |
salt & pepper |
4 whole shrimp, cooked, to garnish |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion and garlic. Fry over a moderate heat for 6-7 minutes, until the onions have softened.
2. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Stir the passata, tomato puree, oregano, bay leaf and sugar into the onions and season well.
3. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the shellfish, lemon juice and 2 Tbsp of the parsley.
5. Stir well, then cove r and cook for 6-7 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, drain the spaghetti when it is ready and add the butter to the pan.
7. Return the drained spaghetti to the pan and toss in the butter.
8. Season well.
9. Divide the spaghetti among four warmed plates and top with the seafood sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbsp parsley, garnish with whole prawns and serve immediately.
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