Seafood pasta recipes

The perfect choice for a small, informal gathering, take this dig-in dish of mussels, clams, prawns and orzo pasta to the table and serve with crusty bread

Making your own pasta for ravioli takes more effort but it's worth it. Fill with a delicious crabmeat and ricotta filling and serve with a lemon butter sauce

Enjoy this spicy squid ragu on its own like a tapa or with chips – you can also swap the squid out for different seafood, if you like

This easy seafood linguine is the perfect dish to celebrate the start of the weekend. Who could resist clams, kale and an indulgent white wine sauce?

Add a touch of luxury to a weekend meal with red mullet and saffron-tinted orzo pasta. Peel the broad beans, too, if you really want to wow dinner guests

Create a bit of fun for kids by serving supper in a parcel. Open at the table to reveal delicious pink salmon, spaghetti, courgettes and tomatoes

Indulge in this simple seafood pasta dish for two. Rich, bold flavours that you can create in just half an hour. Feel free to vary the seafood to include your favourites such as prawns or crab

Chilli, fennel seeds and smoked paprika add warmth and flavour to a rich tomato sauce, served with seafood in this quick pasta dish

Lemon zest and crème fraîche make this seafood pasta dish with king prawns and green beans rich and zingy - enjoy it hot or cold

Taste the sunshine flavours

Italy and Spain collide in this paella-like dish of orzo pasta with chorizo, peas and your seafood of choice

Mussels, scallops and king prawns make this shellfish supper for two a real treat - it works just as well with spaghetti or linguini

Treat someone special to this elegant meal for two, with gently poached oysters and other delicious seafood

Transform storecupboard heroes such as canned crab and dried pasta into a delicious seafood supper in just 30 minutes

Plump juicy prawns, pesto-style Italian parsley and lemon sauce 'gremolata' are perfect partners when teamed with pasta

The slight spice of mild curry powder enhances rather than overpowers the mussels in this pasta dish - great budget treat for two

A brilliantly healthy pasta dish that's low calorie and rich in iron too, using budget-friendly cockles instead of clams

Inject a touch of indulgence into your everyday pasta by adding big juicy prawns

Fennel adds an aniseed punch to this quick pasta dish with chilli-infused sardines, zesty lemon and parsley

A creamy and delicious pasta dish - that's low-fat, using crème fraîche

This is a wonderful, zingy dish, perfect for a lunch out in the garden - use our recipe for homemade pesto to make it extra special

Fresh crab is one of summer’s real treats
and its delicate flavour means it needs only
minimal cooking

This healthy seafood dish is a light mid-week Italian supper best made with wholemeal pasta shapes

Add a few special ingredients to this simple pasta sauce and you have an impressive meal for friends in just 15 minutes