Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare

Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare

Fettuccine with a mixed-seafood tomato sauce — crab, shrimp, squid and baby clams simmered with white wine, diced tomatoes and a touch of chili.

Yield Serves 4
Total Time 35 minutes
Main Ingredients Fettuccine
Category Pasta, Soups & Rice

Prep: 15 minutes  ·  Cook: 20 minutes

Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare — prepared dish

What Is Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare?

An Italian seafood pasta — 'fruits of the sea' — where crab, shrimp, squid and baby clams simmer briefly in a white wine and tomato sauce that coats ribbons of fettuccine.

Why Make Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare?

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Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare — Shopping List (4 servings)

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 4 oz crab meat
  • 4 oz baby shrimp
  • 4 oz squid (cooked and sliced)
  • 1 can baby clams (drained)
  • 3/4 cup diced tomatoes in puree
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 oz white wine
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper (each)
  • 450 g fettuccine (cooked and drained)
  • 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 pinch chili peppers
Adjust servings 4

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, until tender.
  2. Add the crab, shrimp, squid and clams and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, salt and pepper, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine until al dente and drain.
  5. Toss the sauce with the cooked fettuccine and top with the parsley, cheese and chili peppers. Serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

  • Use thawed frozen seafood to save prep time
  • Don't overcook the seafood — minutes, not hours
  • Let the wine simmer off before saucing the pasta
  • A pinch of chili lifts all the seafood flavours
  • Add the clams near the end so they stay tender

Frequently Asked Questions About Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare

  1. 1. Can I use frozen mixed seafood?

    Yes — thaw it first and pat dry; it's the easiest route to the full mix.

  2. 2. Should seafood pasta have cheese?

    Italians traditionally skip it, but this recipe includes a light grating — your call.

  3. 3. What can I substitute for the wine?

    Use fish or chicken stock with a squeeze of lemon.

  4. 4. Can I make it spicier?

    Add more chili or a sliced fresh red chili with the onion.

  5. 5. How do I store leftovers?

    Refrigerate up to 1 day; seafood pasta is best eaten fresh.

Cooking Guides & Tips

Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare Made Simple

Fettuccine con Frutti di Mare brings the seaside trattoria home on a weeknight schedule. Unico baby clams and tomatoes anchor the quick, briny sauce.