Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1/2 c. minced sweet red peppers
  • 32 ounce. crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. minced parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon grnd pepper
  • 2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 c. brandy
  • 1 1/2 lbs. linguine, cooked al dente
  • 1 doz. fresh mushrooms or possibly combination of mussels, shrimp, lobster and scallops, liquid removed

Method

  • 1.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet.
  • Add in garlic and peppers and cook over medium heat till peppers are soft.
  • 2.
  • Add in remaining ingredients except brandy.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 min.
  • 3.
  • Add in brandy and return to a boil.
  • Simmer 5 min.
  • Can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated.
  • 4.
  • Return sauce to slow boil.
  • Top with shellfish.
  • Cover and simmer till mussels open and shrimp is pink, about 10 min.
  • 5.
  • Dish sauce over pasta.
  • Top with shellfish.
  • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.