Seafood Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant pasta dish featuring grilled seafood, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant herbs from coastal regions. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Linguine, Shrimp, Mussels for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Linguine
• 1/2 lb (peeled and deveined) Shrimp
• 12 (shucked) Mussels
• 2 (diced) Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (chopped) Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup (chopped) Fresh basil
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup (chopped) Parsley
• to taste Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped olives, sauté for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Toss in 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
4. Step 4: Add shrimp and mussels, cooking for 3-4 minutes until seafood is opaque. Stir in 1/2 cup pasta and 1/2 cup pasta water, tossing to combine.
5. Step 5: Top with Parmesan, parsley, and a final drizzle of olive oil.