Known for fine Northern Italian cuisine, Dante Ristorante is located in the historic Leigh House. The dining areas are comprised of separate parlors with ceilings, hardwood floors, natural lighting, classic paintings and individualized décor. A classic Southern verandah adds charm and offers a seasonal dining alternative. Menu highlights feature fresh Seafood Linguine, tender Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto, Artichokes and Provolone Cheese in a Wine and Mushroom Sauce, as well as the Rabbit with Rosemary in Black Olive and Red Wine Sauce.

Seafood Lingiune
 
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

Water
Salt
32 Mussels
32 Clams
12 Shrimp
8 Large Sea Scallops
24 Calamari
3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves
Crushed Fresh Italian Parsley
Diced, to taste Plum Tomatoes
˝ Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Seeds
Salt and Pepper to taste
Linguine.


In a large, covered pot, bring water to boil. Salt to taste.
Rinse the seafood, checking mussels and clams carefully for sand. Remove the interior sacs and cartilage from the calamari and discard. Slice calamari into thin rings.
Remove the shells from the shrimp and de-vein.
In a large, heavy skillet, at medium temperature, heat olive oil and add garlic.
Saute until golden.
Add calamari, clams and parsley to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring lightly.
Add scallops, mussels, shrimp and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Lower the heat and simmer until clams and mussels open.
Discard any unopened clams or mussels.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Add linguine to the boiling water.
Cook until the pasta is al dente.
Drain the pasta and place in serving bowls.
Pour the seafood mixture on top of the pasta and stir lightly.
Serve immediately.