Seafood Pasta Puttanesca
A heartier version of a classic, quick Seafood Pasta Puttanesca is flavored with capers, olives, & a hint of spice. Plus amazing seafood.
Ingredients
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 shallot or 1/2 onion, chopped finely
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried crushed peppers to taste
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 28 ounce can canned tomatoes see note
- ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1 Tablespoon capers drained
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 Tablespoon minced Italian parsley
- salt pepper to taste
- 1 lb mussels
- 1 lb firm white fish like halibut cut in 4 pieces
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta cooked
Instructions
- Clean mussels as needed and discard any that aren't closed or don't close when handled. Set aside.
- Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil until just soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add dried crushed red pepper, oregano, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and parsley. Simmer until flavors combine and sauce thickens some, about 10 minutes.
- Add whitefish to sauce, cover and cook until almost done, about 5 minutes.
- Add mussels and cook until they open, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that don't open. Serve over hot cooked pasta.
Notes
You can substitute 2-3 pints of cherry or grape tomatoes for the canned tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 65gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 1146mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
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