Easy Seafood Tagliatelle with Shrimp, Mussels & Calamari

Seafood tagliatelle looks like a restaurant dinner, but it is surprisingly simple to make at home.

Tender shrimp, mussels, and calamari are tossed with garlic, juicy tomatoes, fresh lemon, and parsley for a light, flavorful pasta that feels special without being complicated.

The secret is timing: cook the seafood only until tender, then combine everything at the very end.

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 350 g tagliatelle
• 250 g shrimp, peeled
• 250 g mussels, cleaned
• 180 g calamari rings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 120 ml fish or vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Cook the tagliatelle

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tagliatelle until al dente. Reserve about 120 ml of pasta water before draining.

Make the seafood sauce

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes. Pour in the stock, then add the mussels, shrimp, and calamari. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the mussels open and the seafood is tender.

Bring everything together

Add the drained tagliatelle to the pan. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and a splash of reserved pasta water.

Toss gently for 1 minute, until the pasta is glossy and coated with the sauce. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

A simple dinner worth saving

Serve immediately with extra parsley and lemon if desired. The combination of tender seafood, bright citrus, garlic, and silky tagliatelle makes this an easy recipe worth saving for your next special dinner.