Zuppa De Pesce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (32 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 lbs mussels
3 lbs calamari
2 lbs shrimp (cleaned)
2 lbs scallops
8 garlic cloves
red pepper flakes
fresh parsley
olive oil
salt
pepper
1 lb pasta (Linquini )

Preparation

Scrub & clean all shellfish thoroughly. Be especially carefuyl to throw away any clams or mussels that don't close or stay closed.
Brown garlic in oil in large stock pot.
place mussels and clams together in the pot, pour in 1 to 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and steam for about 15 minute
Check to be sure all clams and mussels open if not let cook a little longer. When opened remove from pot and set aside.
Add remaining ingredients and cover pot tightly.
simmer for 30 minute check and stir occasionally. Add the clams & mussels back in and stir all together. Serve over linquini. & with fresh Italian bread.
****You can also add Lobster or crabs or both if you would like.