About
From sea to shining sea, Coastal Dreaming Pasta is a beautiful dish to behold (and eat). Tender pasta in a buttery-rich and fragrant tomato sauce, with lots of sweet and savory shrimp nestled in between? Sounds like a dream to us! Coastal Dreaming Pasta is the dream dinner worth having!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package frozen seafood mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- fresh parsley, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
Step 2 -Add the seafood mix to the melted butter and cook, while stirring, until the seafood mix reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3 -Transfer the seafood mixture to a bowl.
Step 4 -In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining butter.
Step 5 -Add the garlic to the melted butter and cook, while stirring, until the garlic has just softened and becomes very fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 6 -Add the tomatoes and their juices and the red pepper flakes to the garlic and stir to combine.
Step 7 -Using a spoon or a spatula, carefully break the tomatoes into pieces.
Step 8 -Allow the tomato mixture to come to a simmer.
Step 9 -Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step 10 -Simmer the tomato mixture, while stirring occasionally and continuing to break up the tomatoes, until the flavors meld together and the tomato mixture thickens, about 30 minutes.
Step 11 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, add the fettuccine and cook it to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 12 -Drain the pasta.
Step 13 -Add the salt to the tomato mixture and stir to combine.
Step 14 -Add the seafood mixture, any accumulated juices, and the pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to combine.
Step 15 -Serve garnished with the parsley.
