Description
This authentic scungilli recipe is a flavorful Italian seafood dish, featuring tender scungilli simmered in a rich marinara sauce with garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Perfect for a special dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with pasta or crusty bread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) scungilli, drained and sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lb linguine or spaghetti (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze with white wine, letting it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fold in the scungilli and cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve over pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra depth, add capers or olives to the sauce.
- For a spicy kick, increase the red pepper flakes.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 20g
Keywords: scungilli recipe, Italian seafood recipe, seafood pasta, scungilli marinara