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Mussels with Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce


Mussels with Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

1tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely sliced
1/4 red chilli, finely chopped
2tbsp balsamic vinegar
400g tin chopped tomatoes
1tbsp tomato puree
1tsp caster sugar
100ml (3 1/2fl oz) white wine
125g (4oz) fresh or frozen mussels, cleaned
150g (5oz) spaghetti

Make the most of mussels with this quick and simple meal for two


In short
Preparation time:
10 mins
Cooking time:
20 mins
Total time:
30 mins
Serves:
1-2 people
Course:
Main

Method

Heat the oil in a pan, then add the garlic and  chilli. Cook for 1min, then stir in the balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, tomato purée, caster sugar and wine. Season and simmer gently for 15min. Add the fresh or frozen mussels, then cover and bring to the boil. Simmer until all the mussels have opened - about 5min. Discard any that haven't opened at this stage. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the timings on the pack. Drain the spaghetti well, add the sauce and the mussels, toss together, then divide between two bowls and serve immediately. 

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