Cold Summer Pasta Salad with Seafood

Method

1. In a pan, heat extra virgin olive oil with a clove of garlic.
2. Add mussels and clams, cover with a lid and cook until they open.
3. Add shrimps and cook for about 10 seconds.
4. Add squid and cook briefly (be careful of splashes).
5. Add the octopus (pre-cooked or cleaned) and heat through.
6. Strain the cooking liquid from the mussels and clams and add it to the seafood.
7. Season with lemon juice, black pepper and salt. Mix well.
8. Cook the pasta (fusilli) al dente, drain and let it cool.
9. Add the cooled pasta to the seafood mixture.
10. Add fresh basil, sliced olives and diced tomato.
11. Mix well and serve cold.