500g Spaghetti
4 Tbs Olive oil
1 Red chilli deseeded & finely chopped
6 Garlic cloves minced
500g Seafood marinara mix
700mL Passata
250mL White wine (dry white)
2 Shallots finely sliced
1/2 bunch Basil
2 Lemon
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Cracked black pepper
Method
FOR THE PASTA
- Bring a pot of water to the boil and season generously .
- Cook pasta as per packet instructions .
FOR THE SAUCE
Meanwhile:
- Heat oil in large pan, over medium high heat .
- Add in shallot, garlic and chilli and cook until slightly golden (approximately 1 minute) remove from pan and set aside for a moment .
- Increase pan heat to high and allow to heat up before add seafood marinara, the seafood should sizzle when it hits the pan, sauté for 2-3 minutes (do this step in batches if necessary).
- Return the reserved shallot, garlic and chilli mix back to pan.
- Deglaze with white wine.
- Lower heat back to medium high and add passata, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt, black pepper and lemon juice.
- Finish with fresh basil.
Combine
- Once pasta is cooked drain and transfer to marinara sauce, stir to combine.
- Serve with a wedge of lemon.
