Broadway Diner Broadway Festival Seafood Pasta Recipes

SEAFOOD PASTA WITH SHERRY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan boil water for the pasta. When water begins to boil add salt liberally, let water return to a boil and cook pasta to al dente. Drain.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil, 3 turns of the pan. Add mushrooms, shallots and garlic, red pepper flakes and saute 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with sherry, stir in stock and tomatoes and bring to a bubble. If using raw seafood, season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Raise the heat a bit then add the seasoned seafood and heat through or cook until just about firm and opaque, a couple of minutes. If using cooked seafood, season the seafood when you add it to skillet with lemon zest, salt and pepper.
• Stir in heavy cream and toss hot pasta with sauce and chives and/or parsley, adjust seasoning and serve.

SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add tomato puree and tomato paste. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add lobster. After 5 minutes, add shrimp. After another 2 minutes, add calamari. The stew should be done in 2 minutes. Do not over cook calamari or it will toughen. Add basil and red pepper flakes. Serve over linguini and sprinkle with cheese.

PASTA AL PESCE (SEAFOOD PASTA)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until golden, taking care not to burn it. Add the tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Add the scallops and shrimp and cook until the scallops are tender and the shrimp are pink, 2 about minutes. Add the clam juice, wine, sun-dried tomatoes and thyme and sautee until the sauce begins to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pasta to the pan and turn the heat to low; toss until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Add the butter and parsley and toss until the butter is melted. Serve immediately.

BOLOGNESE PASTA

Steps:

• For the basil pesto: Place basil leaves, grated cheese and garlic in the blender (with basil on the bottom).
• Add half of the oil and turn the blender on to medium, then add the rest of the oil and blend until smooth.
• Remove from blender and place in a bowl; check flavor and season with salt and pepper.
• For the Italian sausage: In a large mixing bowl, mix the three meats together. In a smaller bowl, mix the dried onion, garlic, fennel seeds, salt, oregano and black pepper together. Sprinkle the seasonings over the meat and mix until everything is incorporated.
• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• Line a sheet pan with nonstick wax paper and press the meat onto it, spreading it evenly in a 1/2-inch layer. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let chill completely in the fridge. Crumble up the sausage.
• For the bolognese meat sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, then add the onions, carrots and celery. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, then add 3 cups crumbled Italian sausage and cook for 1 minute. Add the flour and stir into the sausage, then cook for another couple of minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the wine to the pan and cook until evaporated. Add the marinara sauce, beef/chicken stock and bay leaf, then turn the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes. Give the sauce a taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• For the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions in salted water (do not rinse the pasta with cold water when it is finished). Drain, then return it the cooking pot and toss it with the basil pesto.
• Place 1 cup pasta in a bowl, then top with 1/2 cup meat sauce, a tablespoon of the sour cream mix and grated Parmesan. If you wish, top with chopped fresh basil.