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.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

5. Season the seafood mixture with salt and black pepper. Stir in the finely chopped parsley.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

7. Remove the skillet from the heat and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 8

8. Serve the Spaghetti Castellammare immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1690.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2018.5

Total Fat 72.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 754.9mg	0%
Sodium 4316.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 146.6g	0%

Vitamin D 376.5IU	0%
Calcium 509.2mg	0%
Iron 29.9mg	0%
Potassium 3241.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 35.7%