Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 225 g spaghetti
  • 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce, passata
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups shrimp, cooked, peeled
  • 1 1/2 cups clams, canned
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 whole shrimp, cooked, to garnish

Method

  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion and garlic. Fry over a moderate heat for 6-7 minutes, until the onions have softened.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Stir the passata, tomato puree, oregano, bay leaf and sugar into the onions and season well.
  • Bring to the boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the shellfish, lemon juice and 2 Tbsp of the parsley.
  • Stir well, then cove r and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, drain the spaghetti when it is ready and add the butter to the pan.
  • Return the drained spaghetti to the pan and toss in the butter.
  • Season well.
  • Divide the spaghetti among four warmed plates and top with the seafood sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbsp parsley, garnish with whole prawns and serve immediately.