Spaghetti Pescatore
This is a classic Italian seafood pasta built on a simple but deeply flavoured tomato base, fragrant with garlic, anchovy, and a splash of white wine. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of dish that feels effortlessly impressive.
Ingredients
- 250 g (9 oz) spaghetti
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 anchovy fillet roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 Roma tomatoes diced
- 60 ml (¼ cup) dry white wine
- 200 g (7 oz) mixed seafood such as clams, prawns, mussels, calamari, etc
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 2 minutes less than the package suggests. Drain the pasta, reserving roughly 120-250ml (½ cup - 1 cup) of cooking water.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil, garlic, chili flakes and anchovy to a large skillet. Set over medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the anchovy dissolves and the garlic softens (see note 1). Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute longer.
- Add the tomatoes along with ¼ tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have released their moisture, are beginning to break down and have a jammy texture - about 5 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook for a minute or 2 longer.
- Stir in the seafood and simmer until cooked through - about 5 minutes (see note 2). Add the pasta and parsley, tossing with tongs to coat it in the sauce. Add a splash of pasta cooking water, if necessary, until the sauce has reached the desired consistency. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Starting in a cold pan helps the garlic infuse the oil without burning.
- If using shell-on seafood like mussels & clams, note that the shells must be completely open to ensure they are cooked through. Add more delicate seafood like prawns and calamari in the last 2–3 minutes to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1383IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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