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Seafood Pasta with Zucchini, Sausage, Alaska Sole and Clams

Wild Alaska Sole is a natural paired with shellfish. Here it combines with briny clams, hearty sausage, and cherry tomatoes for a comforting, but not-too-heavy pasta dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus additional for drizzling

8 ounces sweet Italian chicken or pork sausage

2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise and cut 1/2-inch thick

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 pound littleneck or manila clams, scrubbed

8 ounces Alaska sole (flounder) fillets, thawed and cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook spaghetti until very al dente (the pasta will finish cooking in the pot with the remainder of the dish.) Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook until nicely browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking it up into small pieces. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the remaining oil, the zucchini and tomatoes to the Dutch oven. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes and cook until the zucchini starts to wilt, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the wine and clams and cover the pot. Cook until the clams are open, about 3-5 minutes. Add the sole and return the sausage to the pot and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Step 4

Transfer the pasta to the Dutch oven and add the parsley, 1 cup of the Parmesan and toss until the pasta is well coated in the sauce and is cooked through. Serve with additional cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.