Linguine & Mussels

5 minutes Prep Time
45 minutes Cook Time
4 Servings

Linguine and mussels are an amazing combination, and I love when this classic dish has a spicy tomato sauce a/k/a arrabbiata sauce! The flavorful tomato sauce comes together easily with Red Gold Tomato Paste and Red Gold Whole Peeled Tomatoes, plus gets a spicy kick from crushed red pepper flakes. This dish is perfect for feast of the seven fishes, or any night of the year!    @alexawhatsfordinner   @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Red Gold Canned Tomato Paste 6 oz

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can Red Gold Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes 28 oz

  • black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh mussels, rinsed
  • parmesan cheese, freshly grated, optional
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

Step one

Place a large pot of water over high heat and add plenty of kosher salt. Once boiling, add in the pasta and cook for about 10 minutes, or until al dente. Strain the pasta and set aside. 

Step two

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the shallot and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add in the Red Gold Tomato Paste and red pepper flakes, cook for about 5 minutes until the tomato paste slightly darkens in color.

Step three

Add in the Red Gold Whole Peeled Tomatoes, use a spatula/cooking utensil to break the whole tomatoes down. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, until it’s thickened. Taste for seasoning and add kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Step four

Add the mussels into the sauce and allow to cook for about 10 minutes. The mussels should open up. Add the cooked pasta into the tomato and mussel sauce and stir to evenly coat the pasta.

Step five

Plate the pasta and mussels; garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Enjoy!