Spaghetti Castellammare
Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of southern Italy with Spaghetti Castellammare, a vibrant seafood pasta dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines tender spaghetti with juicy cherry tomatoes, plump mussels, and succulent shrimp, all simmered in a fragrant garlic and white wine sauce with a hint of red chili for subtle heat. Fresh parsley adds a touch of brightness, while lemon wedges provide a zesty finishing touch. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself to a gourmet dinner, this elegant yet approachable dish is sure to impress. Perfectly seasoned and ready in just 40 minutes, Spaghetti Castellammare is your ticket to restaurant-quality seafood pasta at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 500 g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 250 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 150 ml dry white wine
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and red chili flakes to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the mussels and shrimp to the skillet. Pour in the white wine and stir gently. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the mussels have opened and the shrimp turn pink. Discard any mussels that do not open.
5. Season the seafood mixture with salt and black pepper. Stir in the finely chopped parsley.
6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the seafood and sauce. If the sauce seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve the Spaghetti Castellammare immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.6 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 755 mg | 252% | |
| Sodium | 4317 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 146.6 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 29.9 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 3241 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
