Step-by-step recipe for preparing Linguine allo Scoglio

Linguine allo Scoglio

Linguine allo Scoglio is a delicious Italian seafood pasta dish, typically made with a variety of shellfish and other seafood. Here's a step-by-step recipe for preparing Linguine allo Scoglio:

### Ingredients:

- 400g linguine pasta

- 500g mixed seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, etc.)

- 4 tablespoons olive oil

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1/2 cup white wine

- 1/2 cup fish or seafood broth

- Salt and black pepper to taste

- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

- Lemon wedges for serving

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Seafood:**

   - Clean and debeard the mussels. Scrub the clams. Peel and devein the shrimp. Clean and slice the calamari into rings.

Linguine allo Scoglio

2. **Cook the Pasta:**

   - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.

3. **Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes:**

   - In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté until the garlic becomes fragrant.

4. **Add Seafood:**

   - Add the mixed seafood to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until the seafood starts to turn opaque.

5. **Add Tomatoes:**

   - Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

6. **Deglaze with Wine:**

   - Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to simmer for a couple of minutes to reduce.

7. **Add Broth:**

   - Pour in the fish or seafood broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is fully cooked and the flavors meld.

8. **Combine Pasta:**

   - Add the cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss everything together, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavors of the seafood and sauce. If needed, add some reserved pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce.

9. **Finish and Garnish:**

   - Finish the dish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

10. **Serve:**

    - Plate the Linguine allo Scoglio and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy your Linguine allo Scoglio, a delightful and flavorful seafood pasta dish!