Seafood Pasta with Cocktail Sauce

Seafood Pasta with Cocktail Sauce

This recipe uses expired cocktail sauce to create a flavorful seafood pasta dish. The sauce is cooked thoroughly to ensure food safety.

10
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound seafood mix (shrimp, scallops, mussels, etc.)
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 1 cup expired cocktail sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3

Add the seafood mix to the skillet and cook until fully cooked and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Stir in the expired cocktail sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure the sauce is heated through.

5

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well to coat the pasta with the sauce.

6

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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