Mussels Marinara di Amore recipe

4 servings

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

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.

Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.

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.

Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.

Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all.

Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.