Ingredients

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 6 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and minced
  • 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined (31-40 size)
  • 14 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Pour one can of tomatoes into food processor.
  • Pulse until no large chunks remain, but not yet smooth, 6-8 one-second pulses.
  • Pour into large bowl.
  • Repeat with second can.
  • Set aside.
  • In large Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high.
  • When shimmering, add onion, turn down to medium, and cook until onions soften, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, anchovy and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes lose their raw flavor, about 10 minutes.
  • Add water and clam juice.
  • Bring back to a simmer.
  • Add spaghetti, gently pressing it down until it bends and submerges (do not break).
  • Cook, covered, until almost done, about 12 minutes.
  • Add mussels and shrimp.
  • Stir in gently and cook, covered, until mussels open and shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining oil and parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer until pasta is fully tender, about 1-2 minutes more.