Saffron Capellini With Garlic and Seafood

Rita~'s Note:

Baby clams and bay scallops with herbs and spices tosses into saffron flavored pasta. Made with Saffron White Wine Pasta Dough

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• olive oil
• 1 onion, 3/4 cup diced
• 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced (roasted is a great choice if you have the time)
• 2 dried guajillo chili
• 1 plum tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 lb bay scallop, patted dry
• 10 ounces baby clams, rinsed and drained
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb saffron capellini, Saffron White Wine Pasta Dough

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan,.
2. Saute onion till translucent add garlic simmer 3 minutes.
3. Toss in pepper flakes.
4. Add tomatoes and parsley.
5. Stir in scallops and clams cover and simmer over low heat.
6. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the capellini until just al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain; transfer to the scallops and clam mixture toss well adding pasta water if needed and serve immediately. Top with additional olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley.