Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped shallots (about
  • 2 large)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 24 mussels)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Method

  • Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add pasta sauce and red pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in mussels; cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until shells open. Remove mussels from heat; discard any unopened shells.
  • Divide linguine evenly among 4 bowls. Place mussels over linguine, and ladle marinara sauce over mussels. Sprinkle with basil.