Seafood Spaghetti Recipe
with shrimp, mushrooms, and clams in fresh cream pesto sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Seafood
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Seafood and Vegetables
- 2
Sauté Shrimp and Clams
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
- 4
Sauté Mushrooms
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Making the Pesto Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add the heavy cream until it reaches a smooth consistency.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Serving
- 7
Serve Hot
Serve the seafood spaghetti hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
