PASTA FRUTTI DI MARE

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Use spaghetti, angel hair, or fettucine for the pasta. The "fruit" is shrimp, littleneck clams, and mussels. This recipe comes from the can of Vegeta seasoning. It is comprised of salt, dehydrated vegetables (carrot, parsnip, onion, potato, celery, parsley leaves), MSG, sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, nutmeg, disodium inosinate, riboflavin (color). Or use vegetable or chicken bouillon.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces pasta (angel hair, spaghetti)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
7 ounces littleneck clams
10 ounces shrimp, peeled tail intact
10 ounces mussels
3/4 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon Vegeta
3 tablespoons dry white wine
salt (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • In a large saute pan, heat oil and briefly saute onion and garlic; add clams, shrimp, mussels, and tomato puree.
  • Season with Vegeta, add 3 tablespoons water plus 1 teaspoon water, and cook, covered, until shells open, about 5 to 8 minutes (the clams will open last, but you have to discard any mussels or clams that don't open at all).
  • Stir in wine and add salt, if needed.
  • Combine pasta and seafood sauce in a large serving dish, toss well.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 174.8, Sodium 408.6, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 40

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