Spicy Linguine and Mussels Marinara
- Servings: 6
Impress your guests with the flavor and sophistication of this linguine and spicy mussels dish.
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INGREDIENTS:
| 16 oz | San Giorgio® Linguine |
| 3 Tbsps | olive oil |
| 2/3 cup | onion, chopped |
| 6 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 can | (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained |
| 1 tsp | dried oregano leaves |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 tsp | ground red pepper (cayenne) |
| 1/4 tsp | finely chopped parsley |
| 1/2 cup | dry white wine |
| 36 | mussels or clams, scrubbed and beards removed from the mussels |
| 2 Tbsps | tomato paste |
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; cook onion and garlic until tender, stirring frequently.
- Add tomatoes with juice, oregano, salt, cayenne, parsley and wine; heat to boiling. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
- 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.
- Add tomato paste to sauce; cook 2 minutes.
- Remove 2 dozen mussels from shells; add to sauce. Toss pasta and sauce; serve garnished with remaining mussels in shells.
