Mussels Alla Diavola Recipe

Name: Mussels Alla Diavola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 garlic cloves, minced (1/3 cup); 1 1/2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 1/4 cup drained bottled capers (1 1/4 oz); 1/2 cup kalamata olives (3 oz) or 1/2 cup other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped (3 oz); 1/3 cup dry red wine; 1 lb dried linguine; 3 lbs mussels, cleaned

Servings: persons

12 garlic cloves, minced (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/4 cup drained bottled capers (1 1/4 oz)
1/2 cup kalamata olives (3 oz) or 1/2 cup other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped (3 oz)
1/3 cup dry red wine
1 lb dried linguine
3 lbs mussels, cleaned

1
Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes.
2
Add tomatoes with puree, tomato paste, herbs, capers, olives, and wine and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes, until sauce is thick, about 15 minutes.
3
Cook linguine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain in a colander.
4
While pasta cooks, increase heat under sauce to moderately high and add mussels, then cook, covered, until mussels just open wide, checking frequently after 3 minutes and transferring to a bowl. (Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 minutes.).
5
Serve linguine with mussels and sauce.

726

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 garlic cloves, minced (1/3 cup), 1 1/2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree, and more.

Yes, Mussels Alla Diavola falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mussels Alla Diavola

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