Spicy Linguine and Mussels Marinara
Impress your guests with the flavor and sophistication of this linguine and spicy mussels dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
0.66 cup onion, chopped
6 garlic clove, minced
1 (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
0.50 tsp salt
0.25 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
0.25 cup finely chopped parsley
0.50 cup dry white wine
16 oz Creamette® Linguine
36 mussels or clams, scrubbed and beards removed from the mussels
2 tbsp tomato paste
Directions
Cooking Directions
1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; cook onion and garlic until tender, stirring frequently.
2
Add tomatoes with juice, oregano, salt, cayenne, parsley and wine; heat to boiling. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
4
Add mussels in shells to sauce; cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes or until opened. Discard mussels that do not open. With slotted spoon, remove mussels.
5
Add tomato paste to sauce; cook 2 minutes.
6
Remove 2 dozen mussels from shells; add to sauce. Toss pasta and sauce; serve garnished with remaining mussels in shells.
