SAFFRON CAPELLINI WITH GARLIC AND SEAFOOD

Saffron Capellini With Garlic and Seafood image

Provided by Rita1652

Time 45m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

olive oil
1 onion, 3/4 cup diced
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced (roasted is a great choice if you have the time)
2 dried guajillo chili
1 plum tomato, diced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 lb bay scallop, patted dry
10 ounces baby clams, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper
1 lb saffron capellini, Saffron White Wine Pasta Dough

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pan,.
Saute onion till translucent add garlic simmer 3 minutes.
Toss in pepper flakes.
Add tomatoes and parsley.
Stir in scallops and clams cover and simmer over low heat.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the capellini until just al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain; transfer to the scallops and clam mixture toss well adding pasta water if needed and serve immediately. Top with additional olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.9, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 722.1, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 32.2