Mussels Marinara di Amore

Ingredients

• 50 Pacific Gold mussels

• 2 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 clove garlic, minced

• 2 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/2 cup white wine

• 16 ounces linguini pasta

• 1 1/2 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.