How to make Seafood Tagliatelle

This seafood tagliatelle is light, elegant and full of flavor. With tender pasta, juicy shrimp, delicate calamari and mussels, it brings together everything you want in a comforting seafood dish without feeling too heavy. It is the kind of meal that feels restaurant-worthy, yet simple enough to enjoy at home for lunch or dinner.

1. 1Cook the tagliatelle in salted boiling water until al dente.
2. 2While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. 3Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
4. 4Add the mussels and a splash of broth, then cover and cook until they open.
5. 5Remove the opened mussels and set them aside.
6. 6In the same pan, add the shrimp and calamari rings.
7. 7Cook gently until the shrimp turn pink and the calamari is just tender.
8. 8Pour in a little more broth and a small amount of cream, then season with salt, black pepper and chili flakes.
9. 9Return the mussels to the pan.
10. 10Add the cooked tagliatelle and toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
11. 11Finish with fresh parsley.
12. 12Serve warm.

Tips for the best result

• Cook the seafood gently so it stays tender
• Remove any mussels that do not open after cooking
• Do not let the sauce become too heavy if you want a lighter seafood pasta
• Finish with fresh parsley for a brighter taste

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