Mussels di Amore
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serves:
4
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yield:
4 servings
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ready in:
20 mins
(5 mins
Prep
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15 mins
Cook)
Steam fresh mussels in a fragrant, easy-to-make tomato-herb sauce. Use fresh mussels from a reputable source, and discard any that do not open during steaming. Serve with fresh parsley, crusty bread and a bottle of wine!
Recipe provided by:
Allrecipes
ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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400g (14 oz) passata
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1 pinch dried crushed chillies
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225g (8 oz) linguine pasta
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4 tablespoons white wine
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500g (1 1/4 lb) mussels, cleaned and debearded
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chopped fresh parsley to garnish
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1 lemon - cut into wedges, to garnish
preparation method
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm oil and sauté garlic until transparent. Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to pan; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve.
- Add wine and mussels to frying pan; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until shells are open.
- Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.