Seafood Fra Diavolo With Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 3 cups tomatoes, diced (can use canned but I prefer fresh!)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, I do more!)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup red wine (DRY!, Cab, Zin or Syrah)
• 3 ounces tomato paste, half can
• 1 lb spaghetti (or linguine)
• 8 ounces bay scallops
• 8 ounces squid rings
• 4 ounces shrimp (peeled and tails removed)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, to taste)
• pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic and shallots over medium heat.

2. 2

   When the garlic starts to sizzle, pour in the tomatoes and tomato sauce.

3. 3

   Season with salt and red pepper.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Lower the heat, add the red wine and tomato paste and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

7. 7

   Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

8. 8

   In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat.

9. 9

   Add the shrimp, calamari and scallops.

10. 10

    Cook for about 4 minutes (or until done), stirring frequently, or until the shrimp turn pink.

11. 11

    Add seafood to the tomato mixture, and stir in the parsley.

12. 12

    Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce just begins to bubble.

13. 13

    Serve sauce over pasta.