PASTA WITH SMOKED MUSSELS AND TOMATOES

Pasta With Smoked Mussels And Tomatoes image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
8 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2-3 2/3-ounce cans smoked mussels, drained
5 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut across into thin strips
3 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes; do not let it brown. Add the tomatoes and cook just until heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the mussels, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
Place the linguine in a large bowl and toss with the mussel mixture and the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 625, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 661 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams