Tagliatelle Pasta Sea and Mountains Taste Italian Recipe

Tagliatelle Sea and Mountains, or “Mare e Monti” as we call it in Italy, is a quintessential dish of Italian cuisine. This culinary masterpiece derives its name from the harmonious blend of sea and land flavors. Imagine the salty sweetness of clams and the shrimp mingling with the mushrooms’ earthy richness and the cherry tomatoes’ vibrant juiciness. Each bite is a symphony of unique and irresistible flavors, perfectly capturing the essence of Italy’s diverse landscapes.

Here the recipe

Ingredients:

• 500 g Tagliatelle Pasta
• 500g Clams
• 300g Mushrooms
• 200g Shelled prawns
• 6/7 Cherry tomatoes
• Chopped Parsley
• Chili pepper at the taste
• Two cloves of garlic
• 50ml. of cream (optional)
• 1/2 glass of White wine
• Evo Oil
• Salt

Directions:

Prepare the Clams:

• Place the clams in a pan, cover them with a lid, and cook them over medium heat until all have opened.
• Shell the clams, discarding any that remain closed.
• Reserve a glass of the clam cooking water for later use.

Prepare the Mushrooms:

• Heat olive oil in a separate pan and add a garlic clove.
• Sauté the sliced mushrooms with some parsley and chili flakes to taste.
• Cook until tender; once it is done, remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce:

• Heat olive oil in a different pan with a clove of garlic.
• Add the chopped cherry tomatoes and parsley, sautéing until softened.
• Stir in the shelled clams, white wine, and some reserved clam cooking water.
• Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through.
• Add the sautéed mushrooms to the mixture.

Combine and Finish Cooking:

• Cook everything together for an additional 10-15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook the Tagliatelle:

• Boil the Tagliatelle pasta in salted water until al dente.
• Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large pan.

Assemble the Dish:

• If desired, add a splash of cream to the pasta.
• Pour the “Sea and Mountains” mixture over the Tagliatelle.
• Mix everything well to combine the flavors.

Serve:

• Serve the Tagliatelle Sea and Mountains warm with an excellent Italian wine. Buon appetito!

Buon Appetito