Paccheri with Seafood

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.

Step 2

Pat the prawns and squid dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add prawns and squid, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they just begin to turn opaque. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Add clams to the sauce, cover with a lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes until shells open. Discard any clams that don't open.

Step 8

Return prawns and squid to the skillet and stir gently to combine.

Step 9

Cook paccheri pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

Step 10

Add drained pasta to the seafood sauce and toss gently, adding pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time until the sauce coats the pasta.

Step 11

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.