Linguine with Mussels in Spicy Red Sauce
Linguine with Mussels in spicy red sauce couldn't be easier to make! With tomatoes, garlic, basil, and fresh mussels, this easy pasta dish is just perfect for busy summer nights!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 10 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 teaspoons crushed hot red pepper flakes optional or to taste
- 1 cup (240ml) dry white wine
- 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes blender pulsed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound (454g) linguine
- 2 pounds (908g) mussels debearded, cleaned, and scrubbed
- 2 cups (480ml) pasta water will most likely not need it all
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- In a large pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onions along with a pinch of salt. Once the onions turn soft add the garlic and saute until golden (about 2-3 minutes). Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add in the white wine and turn the heat to high. Boil for 2 minutes or until the liquid reduces by about half. Turn heat down to medium and add in the tomatoes. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile begin cooking the linguine to 1 minute less than al dente.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the sauce and cover. The mussels will open within a few minutes.
- After 5-7 minutes discard any mussels that have not opened. Add the linguine to the pan along with a 1/2 cup of pasta water. Mix well and cook until the linguine is al dente then remove the pan from the heat.
- Taste test and adjust salt and pepper levels if required. If the pasta is too dry, add more of the pasta water, a bit at a time, to achieve the perfect consistency. Add in the chopped basil. Serve with crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- Check the mussels. Thoroughly clean and look over the mussels. With a clean towel remove any beards that were overlooked during the packaging process.
- Cook time. Any mussels that do not open in 5-7 minutes cooking time should be discarded as they are most likely dead.
- Leftovers. Reheating leftover seafood in the microwave is not recommended. If you must reheat mussels do so in a saucepan over low heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 103.8g | Protein: 49.7g | Fat: 22.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 756mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 10.7g | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 16mg
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