Shortcut Mussels and Shrimp with Spicy Tomato and Garlic Sauce
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
 
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup of olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 6 large cloves of garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • ½ Tbsp. dried Italian seasonings
  • ½ Tbsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 10 oz package of frozen mussels, thawed
  • 1 10 oz package of salad shrimp, thawed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound fresh linguini
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
  1. In a large pot or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasonings and red pepper flakes.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer partially covered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. After 25 minutes added the thawed mussels and shrimp and continue cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. In the meantime bring three cups of salted water to a boil and add fresh linguini*. Cook until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks quickly usually 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Drain pasta and return to pot and top with the Spicy sauce. Mix well and add salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan.
Recipe by Gracie's Ravioli at https://graciesravioli.com/mussels-and-shrimp-with-spicy-tomato-and-garlic-sauce/