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

Method

  • 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.