Mussels and Linguine in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

1. 1 cup linguine

2. 3 cloves garlic, minced

3. 3 roma tomatoes, diced

4. 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

5. 1 cup crushed tomatoes

6. 1 teaspoon harissa paste

7. 2/3 cups red wine

8. 1 bay leaf

9. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

10. Salt & pepper to taste

11. 1/2 pound fresh mussels

12. Chopped parsley for garnish

13. Crunchy bread [optional]

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Steps

1. Boil water for the linguine. While water comes to a boil, dice garlic & tomatoes & pre-chop parsley for garnish.

2. In a deep pot, heat olive oil & sauté garlic & tomatoes for a few minutes until fragrant.

3. Add 1 cup crushed tomatoes to the pot along with red wine, harissa paste, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper & the bay leaf. Stir ingredients together & let simmer on medium heat until it starts to thicken & come to a boil.

4. When sauce comes to a boil, lower heat a bit & add mussels. Once shells have opened, cook for 1-2 more minutes then remove from pot & place in a separate bowl.

5. Once pasta is done cooking, drain & assemble in a bowl. Spoon over tomato sauce & arrange mussels on top.

6. Garnish with chopped parsley & enjoy!