Pasta & Italian-American

Spaghetti Marinera in Los Angeles

Look for tangled strands of spaghetti brimming with plump shrimp, tender calamari rings, and mussels simmered in a garlicky white wine tomato broth at Imperial Night Market in Downtown LA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, when a vendor is serving it. Free entry.

2300 E 15th St, Downtown LA · Free entry
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CATEGORY
Pasta & Italian-American
PREPARATION
Spaghetti tossed with sautéed shrimp, calamari, and shellfish in garlic tomato broth.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
HERITAGE

The origins of Spaghetti Marinera

In Italian culinary tradition, seafood pasta preparations are known as alla pescatora.

Al dente pasta absorbing briny shellfish brothPlump shrimp and tender calamari ringsSteamed mussels bathed in garlic wineBrightened with fresh chopped flat parsley

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Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes spaghetti marinera from American marinara pasta?

Spaghetti marinera is prepared with fresh mixed seafood, whereas American marinara is a simple meatless tomato sauce.

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