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Mussels Marinara 1st Take
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pheasant
 
By pheasant
Published on 03/1/2008
 
Mussels Marinara

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 8 ounces linguini pasta
  • 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Let's Cook !

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.
  2. Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.
  5. Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.