Description
This sausage and shellfish pasta is a weeknight showstopper—juicy sausage, tender shrimp, mussels, and clams tossed in a garlicky lemon wine sauce that’s bright, bold, and ready in 30. It’s a one-pot wonder that feels fancy without the fuss, perfect for when you want to impress without stressing.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 lemons, halved and grilled
- 1 lb mussels, rinsed
- 1 lb clams, rinsed
- 1 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1 shallot, diced
- 4 baby portobellos, sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Grill lemons, set aside.
- Boil pasta 1 minute shy, save 1 cup of water.
- Brown sausage. Add shallot, mushrooms, tomatoes, thyme, garlic, salt & pepper. Sauté till tomatoes burst.
- Add wine + juice of 1 grilled lemon. Simmer till reduced.
- -Toss in pasta + pasta water. Simmer uncovered 2–3 mins.
- Add seafood, cover till shellfish opens and shrimp is pink (~5–7 mins).
- Serve with grilled lemon wedges and garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Weeknight Meals
- Cuisine: Italian