Mediterranean-style Seafood Chowder

Mediterranean-style Seafood Chowder

Courtesy of Classico® Pasta Sauce 15 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1-1/8 Tbsp. (8 oz. jar) Classico® Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce & Spread
1 jar (24 oz.) Classico® Vodka Sauce Pasta Sauce
1 Tbsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) pkg. orzo pasta
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 lb. medium, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
1 lb. raw bay scallops
1 c. clam juice
1 can (6.5 oz.) chopped clams in clam juice

Directions:

1. Cook pasta al dente according to pkg. instructions. Drain and keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium high heat, cook onion and celery for 4 to 6 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and scallops, and cook for additional 2 to 3 min., stirring occasionally. Add clam juice and chopped clams, and cook for 1 to 2 min., or until heated through. Reduce heat to medium, add Pasta Sauce and simmer 4 to 6 min. Stir in hot cooked pasta and serve warm.

TIP: If desired, add 1/2 lb. of swordfish or cod, cut into 1-in. cubes. Add to saucepan with raw shrimp.