Post by marlaoh on Feb 9, 2004 8:05:53 GMT -6
Mussels Marinara di Amore
" Mussels and linguine in a spicy tomato broth are very flavorful. To provide the correct ambiance, serve by candlelight with a crusty French bread and a bottle of wine. "
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
Directions
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.
Makes 4 servings
" Mussels and linguine in a spicy tomato broth are very flavorful. To provide the correct ambiance, serve by candlelight with a crusty French bread and a bottle of wine. "
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
Directions
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.
Makes 4 servings