Mussels Marinara di Amore Recipe
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Mussels Marinara di Amore

By: donnamaria 
"Mussels and linguine in a spicy tomato broth are very flavorful. To provide the correct ambiance, serve by candlelight with a crusty French bread and a bottle of wine."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.
  2. Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.
  5. Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 304 | Total Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2004 by AMAZONWOMAN4   view full review
This dish was absolutely fabulous! I did alter the recipe somewhat to include scallops and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2003 by 4PIPPI   view full review
Good stuff. I make it a little hotter by adding hot sauce and crushed red pepper. When the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2003 by STEPHANLEMIEUX   view full review
Excellent. It was a good idea to pour over the pasta. I added a bit of salt to it. Thank you!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2004 by pteclaire   view full review
Very good and flavourful I added about 4 crushed cloves of garlic as I like it garlicky....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Oh so yummy! We like heat, so I added more than a pinch of red pepper flakes and used red wine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by klb520   view full review
This was absolutely WONDERFUL! I must admit that I was skeptical, but it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2010 by motheroftriplets   view full review
I dont like mussels I'm just not a seafood lover. I made this dish for my husband's birthday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by CAMPLUISA   view full review
Excellent!!!!. The only thing that I added was a little bit of salt. This is the original...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2006 by Maria   view full review
I didn't think this recipe was exceptional, but it had a good flavor. If I make it again, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2003 by petroc   view full review
Very tasty but needed salt.

 

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