INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil divided use
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
28 ounce can San Marzano Whole Tomatoes pureed in a blender or food processor
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
12 ounces spaghetti or other long pasta
1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, leave tails on if desired for nicer presentation
1/2 pound sea scallops
1/2 pound clams scrubbed
1/2 pound mussels scrubbed and de-bearded
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic then cook for about 1 minute.
Stir in the red pepper flakes (optional), then add the pureed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until sauce has just started to thicken. Stir in the butter, then remove the sauce from the heat.