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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipe Index » Pasta

    Bucatini Seafood Pasta (Shrimp, Scallops, & More)

    Published: Feb 25, 2019 · Modified: Jul 9, 2022 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Bucatini Seafood Pasta features succulent shellfish and bucatini pasta immersed in a brothy tomato sauce. The sauce and shellfish combine to create a mouthwatering flavor medley that you won't be able to stop eating.

    Bucatini Seafood Pasta (Shrimp, Scallops, & More) with barilla flatlay.

    This rich and briny pasta dish is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. You can make it for a weeknight dinner, entertaining friends, or as we often enjoy it, for Italian Christmas. The entire dish only takes 35 minutes to make from start to finish — giving you plenty of time to set up for a dinner party.

    Jump to:
    • Which Type of Pasta Should I Use?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Pro Tips
    • Did You Like this Recipe?
    • Bucatini Seafood Pasta

    Which Type of Pasta Should I Use?

    For tomato based sauces, we recommend a long pasta because the sauce will coat each strand evenly. Bucatini is the perfect shape for this seafood pasta. This textured pasta with a hollow center catches the flavorful seafood broth, making each bite wonderfully savory and saucy.

    Sprinkling chopped parsley on Barilla Collezione Bucatini Seafood Pasta.

    Ingredients

    • San Marzano tomatoes - San marzano tomatoes are sweet and mildly acidic. They make a great sauce base.
    • Extra virgin olive oil - Olive oil is a flavorful base for cooking the ingredients.
    • Minced garlic cloves - Garlic cloves are an aromatic that adds a pungent flavor to the pasta sauce.
    • Red Chili flakes - Red chili flakes add a hint of heat to the sauce.
    • Dry white wine - White wine adds a light fruitiness to the pasta.
    • Shrimp - Provide a crunch to the pasta. Purchase shrimp with tails, shelled and deveined. 
    • Scallops - Scallops have a mild and sweet taste.
    • Crab Claws and Legs - Crab claws and legs are another delicious salty and lightly sweet shellfish.
    • Mussels - Mussels are a briny shellfish that blend well with the other shellfish and sauce.
    • Italian parsley - Chopped fresh parsley adds an earthy and peppery flavor to the sauce.

    Instructions

    • Sauté the garlic cloves and simmer white wine - In a deep sauté pan or braising pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic cloves in the olive for 3 minutes to release the garlic aroma. Add the white wine and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
    • Cook remaining ingredients - Stir in the chili flakes and tomatoes, and allow to simmer for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, scallops, mussels and crab. Sprinkle parsley and a pinch of sea salt on top and allow to cool on low for 20 minutes.
    • Cook the pasta - While the sauce is cooking, bring 4-6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the bucatini and cook for 7 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta water, but reserve 1 cup of pasta water. If sauce looks dry, stir in the reserved pasta water ¼ cup at a time.
    • Add pasta to the seafood sauce then serve - Using a pasta fork or tongs, carefully add pasta to the pan, coating the noodles in the seafood pasta sauce. Plate the pasta in shallow bowls and evenly distribute the seafood on top of each bowl. Enjoy immediately.
    Bucatini Seafood Pasta (Shrimp, Scallops, & More) on fork above bowl.

    Substitutions

    • Tonnarelli - Substitute this type of pasta for bucatini if you prefer a thicker pasta. Tonnarelli, also known as spaghetti alla chitarra, is great because it has a rough and textured surface that holds onto sauces well.
    • Homemade Pasta - Use homemade pasta from scratch instead of store bought spaghetti.
    • Gluten free - Use a gluten free pasta if you are gluten intolerant. We recommend Garofalo Gluten Free pasta, which tastes like traditional wheat-based pasta.

    Variations

    • Extra Spicy - add freshly ground black pepper or more chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue more heat into the dish.
    • Onion - Add onion to the pasta for extra aromatic flavor. 
    • Lemon - Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the pasta.
    • Fresh Basil Leaves - Fresh torn basil adds a pungent freshness to the pasta.
    • Squid - Add squid if you want to add its light seafood flavor and chewy texture.

    Equipment

    This fresh seafood pasta recipe requires common kitchen essentials. To make this recipe, you need a knife; cutting board; tongs; a measuring cup; a skillet; a medium to large pot to boil water, braiser or dutch oven; and a wooden spoon.

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    Storage

    Refrigerate leftover Italian seafood pasta for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. To reheat, simply place the desired amount of leftover pasta and sauce in a braiser or dutch oven. Reheat the leftovers on low heat and occasionally stir until the sauce is hot.

    Pro Tips

    • Don't top the seafood pasta with shredded parmesan cheese because it will overpower the delicate flavors of the dish.
    • Use fresh seafood or seafood that has been flash frozen to ensure the dish has the best flavors.

    Did You Like this Recipe?

    If you loved this garlic seafood pasta, check out these other delicious seafood dishes:

    • Uni Pasta (Sea Urchin Cacio e Pepe)
    • Lobster Ravioli with Lemon Garlic Browned Butter Sauce (Simple & Easy)
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    Bucatini Seafood Pasta (Shrimp, Scallops, & More) on fork above bowl.
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    Bucatini Seafood Pasta

    Bucatini Seafood Pasta features succulent shellfish and bucatini pasta immersed in a brothy tomato sauce. The sauce and shellfish combine to create a mouthwatering flavor medley that you won't be able to stop eating.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 275kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Ingredients 

    • 4 San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
    • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 4 Garlic cloves, cut in half lengthwise
    • ¼ teaspoon Chili flakes
    • â…“ cup Dry white wine
    • 18 Shrimp, shelled and veined
    • 12 Scallops
    • 6-8 Crab Claws and Legs
    • 18 Mussels
    • ½ cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped
    • 1 box Barilla Collezione Bucatini

    Instructions

    • Sauté the garlic cloves and simmer white wine - In a deep sauté pan or braising pan, heat the olive oil on low-medium heat. Sauté the garlic cloves in the olive for 3 minutes to release the garlic aroma. Add the white wine and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
      2 tablespoon Olive oil, 4 Garlic cloves, cut in half lengthwise, â…“ cup Dry white wine
    • Cook remaining ingredients - Stir in the chili flakes and tomatoes, and allow to simmer for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, scallops, mussels and crab. Sprinkle parsley and a pinch of sea salt on top and allow to cool on low for 20 minutes.
      4 San Marzano tomatoes, crushed, ¼ teaspoon Chili flakes, 18 Shrimp, shelled and veined, 12 Scallops, 6-8 Crab Claws and Legs, 18 Mussels, ½ cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped
    • Cook the pasta - While the sauce is cooking, bring 4-6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the Collezione Bucatini and cook for 7 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta, but reserve 1 cup of pasta water. If sauce looks dry, stir in pasta water ¼ cup at a time.
      1 box Barilla Collezione Bucatini
    • Add pasta to the sauce then serve - Using a pasta fork or tongs, carefully add pasta to the pan, coating the noodles in the tomato sauce. Plate the pasta in shallow bowls and evenly distribute the seafood on top of each bowl. Enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    Storage
    Refrigerate leftover Italian seafood pasta for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. To reheat, simply place the desired amount of leftover pasta and sauce in a braiser or dutch oven. Reheat the leftovers on low heat and occasionally stir until the sauce is hot.
    Top Tips
    • Don't top the seafood pasta with shredded parmesan cheese because it will overpower the delicate flavors of the dish.
    • Use fresh seafood or seafood that has been flash frozen to ensure the dish has the best flavors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword: Barilla Collezione Bucatini, italian seafood pasta, seafood bucatini, seafood pasta, seafood pasta recipe, shrimp and scallop pasta
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    This post has been sponsored by Barilla America, Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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    About the Author

    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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    1. Megan

      March 27, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      This is one of my favorite recipes on your blog! I can't wait to cook it again

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