Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pasta Fra Diavolo, a classic Italian dish that combines the perfect balance of spicy and savory. This seafood pasta features succulent shrimp and tender mussels, bathed in a vibrant tomato sauce that packs a flavorful punch. The addition of red pepper flakes brings a touch of heat, while the velvety smoothness of the sauce envelops each strand of perfectly cooked pasta. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable dish that promises a satisfying and memorable culinary experience.
In this article, we present a collection of carefully curated Pasta Fra Diavolo recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From traditional preparations that stay true to the original flavors, to innovative variations that introduce exciting new ingredients and cooking techniques, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce or a creamy rendition with a touch of spice, our recipes guide you through the process of creating a delicious and authentic Pasta Fra Diavolo in the comfort of your own kitchen.
LINGUINI AND SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO
Linguini and Shrimp Fra Diavolo - A quick Italian-American pasta dish with shrimp, tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, basil and capers.
Provided by Gina
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- While the water is heating up, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the garlic and cook until golden, about one minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes to brown but not cook through; sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate, leaving garlic in the pan.
- Add pasta to water and cook according to package directions for al dente.
- Pour the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and add the celery and onions; cook 2 minutes then add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and crushed red pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook another minute or two; remove from heat.
- Add the capers and serve in a large bowl over pasta topped with fresh basil, fresh black pepper and parmesan cheese on the side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 oz pasta, 1/6th of shrimp/sauce, Calories 376.2 kcal, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Protein 29.5 g, Fat 4.8 g, Sodium 569.3 mg, Fiber 5.5 g, Sugar 6.6 g
7 FISHES FRA DIAVOLO PASTA
Nothing says Christmas Eve to me like the Feast of the Seven Fishes. This Italian-American tradition is something I look forward to every year because it means that all of my family gathers around one table to crack shellfish, drink wine and laugh until Santa comes to town. My Nonna Marianna would spend days preparing for this meal, all the while teaching me to make her shellfish pasta, olive salads with calamari, stuffed squid, fried fish, and baccala folded into creamy risotto. While all of these dishes are incredible, I wanted to create a scaled-down version of this meal that still honors the Seven Fishes tradition. My family loves to spice it up, hence the inclusion of crushed red pepper to make this fra diavolo in style. Feel free to mix up the seafood to your family's favorites!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and heat until fragrant. Pour in the panko and shake into an even layer. Sprinkle in the lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Scrape the breadcrumbs into a bowl. Stir in the parsley and set aside for plating. Reserve the skillet.
- While the breadcrumbs are cooking, place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil and heat until fragrant. Add the shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the anchovy paste and fry, stirring, for 1 minute more. Increase the heat to medium high. Add 1 cup of the white wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the clams, cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add the mussels, cover again and steam just until the shellfish open, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the cooked shellfish to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside for plating. Reduce the heat to medium and add the tomato puree to the pan. Use the remaining 1/4 cup white wine to swish around any tomato puree clinging to the can (just like Nonna would). Add it to the sauce, along with the dried oregano. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, sprinkle salt and black pepper on all sides of the scallops, shrimp and halibut. Place the reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the halibut and scallops, spacing them apart (so they sear, rather than steam). Cook, without disturbing, until deeply golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the scallops and cook the other side for 1 minute. Remove to a plate and set aside. Flip the halibut and cook until seared on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp to the skillet, spacing them around the halibut, and cook until the shrimp are opaque and lightly seared, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and halibut. Remove to the plate and set aside.
- To finish the sauce, add the calamari and simmer for 1 minute over medium heat. Lift the pasta with tongs from the boiling water into the sauce. Toss until evenly coated. Add the cooked shellfish and any liquid that collected in the bowl. Toss to thoroughly combine.
- To serve, plate the pasta first. Sprinkle generously with the breadcrumbs. Top with the seared scallops, shrimp and halibut. Serve immediately.
FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE WITH PASTA
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic over medium heat. When the garlic starts to sizzle, pour in the tomatoes. Season with salt and red pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Add the shrimp and scallops. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the shrimp turn pink. Add shrimp and scallops to the tomato mixture, and stir in the parsley. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce just begins to bubble. Serve sauce over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 655 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
WEIGHT WATCHERS PASTA FRA DIAVOLO
You can prepare this spicy sauce "of the devil" ahead of time, but its best to cook and serve the pasta at the last minute. 5 POINTS per serving (1 cup pasta & 3/4 cup sauce).
Provided by xpnsve
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick sauce pan over medium heat, heat the oil.
- Add the onion and garlic; cook stirring frequently, until golden, about 8 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, sugar, salt and red pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley.
- Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to the package directions.
- Drain and divide evenly among 4 plates.
- Spoon sauce over linguine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 257.8, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 10, Protein 10.3
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 33m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes. Heat the 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute for about a minute, toss, and continue cooking until just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a large plate; set aside. Add the onion to the same skillet, adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pan, if necessary, and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, wine, garlic, and oregano. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the tomato mixture; toss to coat, and cook for about a minute so the flavors meld together. Stir in the parsley and basil. Season with more salt, to taste, and serve.
WEIGHT WATCHER'S LOBSTER AND SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO
This was in the Nov-Dec 2006 WW magazine. Points are 5 for 1/2 cup linguine with 2/3 cup shrimp and lobster sauce
Provided by TXOLDHAM
Categories Lobster
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt if desired. Drain and transfer to serving bowl.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook just until opaque in the center. (1-1/2 to 2 minutes per side)Transfer to a plate.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in the same pan and add the lobster pieces, stirring frequently until just heated through. Transfer to the plate with the shrimp.
- Heat remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp and lobster to the skillet and cook stirring frequently tunil heated through.
- Serve at once over linguine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.7, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 121.2, Sodium 411.5, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 20.2
SEAFOOD FRA DIAVOLO WITH PASTA
This is a recipe I found on AllRecipes. I've changed it a bit to suit my family's tastes. It is a WONDERFUL sauce that truly enhances the seafood you use in it. I choose to use primarily scallops and calamari rings with a bit of shrimp in it, however, you can probably add any seafood you like to it and still have it come out wonderful! Serve this one up with some fresh bread and you'll be in heaven!
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic and shallots over medium heat.
- When the garlic starts to sizzle, pour in the tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Season with salt and red pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, add the red wine and tomato paste and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat.
- Add the shrimp, calamari and scallops.
- Cook for about 4 minutes (or until done), stirring frequently, or until the shrimp turn pink.
- Add seafood to the tomato mixture, and stir in the parsley.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce just begins to bubble.
- Serve sauce over pasta.
Tips:
- Use whole wheat pasta: Whole wheat pasta is a healthier option than white pasta because it is higher in fiber and nutrients. Look for whole wheat pasta that is made with 100% whole wheat flour.
- Use low-fat or non-fat milk: Low-fat or non-fat milk can help to reduce the amount of fat in the sauce. If you are using non-fat milk, you may need to add a little bit of cornstarch to help thicken the sauce.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth: Low-sodium chicken broth can help to reduce the amount of sodium in the sauce. You can also use vegetable broth if you prefer.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables are a great way to add flavor and nutrients to the sauce. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Use a variety of spices: Spices can help to give the sauce a lot of flavor. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp only takes a few minutes to cook. If you overcook it, it will become tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp until it is just pink and opaque.
Conclusion:
Pasta fra diavolo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can make a healthier version of this classic dish that is just as flavorful and satisfying.
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