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ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to create this impressive, delicious linguine and mussels marinara dish. Fresh mussels make all the difference. Ingredients:
8 ounces linguine, uncooked |
1 pound fresh, farm-raised mussels |
2 cups low-fat chunky pasta sauce |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. While pasta cooks, rinse mussels in cold water; remove beards on mussels, and scrub shells with a brush. Discard opened or cracked mussels. Combine mussels, pasta sauce, and red pepper flakes in a large deep skillet. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook 5 minutes or until mussels open. (Discard any unopened mussels.)
3. Place 3/4 cup drained pasta into each of 4 bowls. Top evenly with mussels and sauce; sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.
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