Ginas Seafood Passion Pasta

NEELY'S ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water over medium heat to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente.
• Cook the bacon in a large saucepan, over medium heat, until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and saute until tender, roughly 3 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and saute until fragrant. Add the heavy cream and simmer until thick, about 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the mixture. Stir in the cheese and lemon zest.
• Drain the linguine and add to the saucepan. Carefully toss the pasta in the sauce. Add the bacon and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a large platter and garnish with basil. Serve immediately while hot.

SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain and reserve.
• Heat the oil in large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Lower the heat and cook until the garlic is starting to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add the clams, mussels and white wine and cover. Cook until the shells start to open. As they open transfer them to a bowl with tongs. The mussels will cook faster than the clams but in all it should take 6 to 10 minutes (discard any that do not open). Add the tomato puree to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
• Add the pasta to the sauce and cook until hot, about 2 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add the reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until saucy. Stir in the lobster, mussels, clams and any broth from the bottom of the bowl and stir to get everything hot, about 2 minutes. Finish with the lemon zest. Divide between bowls and top with the basil and Parmesan.