30 Minute Rigatoni with Seafood Marinara
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Overview
This Rigatoni with Seafood Marinara is a fantastic dish that combines the rich flavors of the sea with the comforting texture of pasta. The use of frozen mixed seafood makes it incredibly convenient, allowing you to whip up a delicious meal in no time. The garlic is simply smashed, which infuses the oil with its flavor without overwhelming the dish with chunks of garlic.
The addition of white wine to the sauce not only enhances the flavor but also adds a touch of elegance to this quick meal. As the sauce simmers, the cherry tomatoes break down beautifully, creating a luscious base for the seafood. It’s a wonderful reminder that simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.
One of the standout features of this recipe is how it encourages you to embrace the flavors of seafood in a pasta dish, which is often dominated by meat sauces. The combination of rigatoni and seafood is a delightful twist that is sure to impress anyone at your dinner table. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this dish is bound to be a hit. Don’t forget to serve it with some crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Smash and peel a few cloves of garlic.
Tip: Smash garlic instead of chopping for better flavor infusion.
Add olive oil and smashed garlic to a skillet and heat.
Add a 10 oz package of thawed mixed seafood to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes.
Tip: Ensure seafood is fully thawed before cooking.
Add more olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes to the skillet.
Add a 14 oz can of cherry tomatoes to the skillet.
Add 1/4 cup of water to the can of tomatoes and mix.
Tip: Add water to the can of tomatoes to clean it out and incorporate all the flavor.
Press down on the cherry tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
Tip: Press down on cherry tomatoes with a wooden spoon to help them break down faster.
Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of dry white wine to the sauce.
Tip: Use dry white wine with seafood for enhanced flavor.
Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add pasta to boiling salted water.
Tip: Cook pasta until al dente for the best texture.
Add the cooked seafood to the sauce with its juices.
Use a kitchen spider to transfer pasta directly from the water to the skillet.
Let the pasta and sauce cook together for a couple of minutes.
Tip: Let pasta absorb the sauce for a couple of minutes for better flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Shellfish
→ Substitution: Use a seafood medley without shellfish.
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Use gluten-free pasta.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using frozen mixed seafood is a convenient way to add flavor and protein to pasta dishes.
- •Smashing garlic instead of chopping it allows for a more subtle infusion of flavor.
- •Adding white wine to the sauce enhances the overall flavor profile and complements the seafood.
- •Cooking pasta until al dente ensures it retains a firm texture when combined with the sauce.
