Recipes Spaghetti alla Pirata Be the first to rate & review! According to Pino Luongo, this seafood pasta, popular along the Mediterranean coast, was invented in the fishing village of Porto Santo Stefano.Plus: More Seafood Recipes and Tips By Pino Luongo Updated on March 8, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Luca Trovato Yield: 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded 1 pound cockles or Manila clams, scrubbed 3/4 cup dry white wine 2 cups canned tomato puree 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound cleaned small squid, cut into 1/2-inch rings 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 pound spaghetti 1/4 cup torn basil leaves Directions In a large flameproof casserole, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the mussels, cockles and wine. Cook over high heat, stirring, until some of the shells are open and the liquid has reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, crushed red pepper and a pinch each of salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the squid, return the sauce to a boil and cook just until the squid is firm and opaque, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the seafood to a platter. Boil the sauce until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain. Stir the spaghetti into the sauce and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute. Return the seafood to the pasta and toss well. Transfer the spaghetti to plates, garnish with the basil and serve. Suggested Pairing The richness of this tomato-y seafood pasta will underscore the creamy texture of a Chardonnay blend with good acidity. Rate it Print