MUSSELS MARINARA DI AMORE

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Mussels and linguine in a spicy tomato broth are very flavorful. To provide the correct ambiance, serve by candlelight with a crusty French bread and a bottle of wine.

Provided by donnamaria

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup white wine
1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
8 ounces linguini pasta
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.
Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.
Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g