Pasta With Chorizo And Mussels

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   Put 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, the garlic and dried red pepper flakes in a large frying pan or saucepan and place it over medium-high heat.

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   As soon as the garlic is sizzling, add the tomatoes, and simmer gently for 15 minutes until well reduced, quite thick, and just starting to stick to the bottom of the pan.

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   Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to a boil.

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   Wash the mussels, pull out the beards from between the tightly closed shells, and discard any that are open, and wont close when tapped on a work surface.

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   Add the spaghetti to the boiling water, and cook for 1011 minutes, or until al punto still with a little bite.

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   Heat another large pan over high heat, add the mussels and the wine, cover, and cook for 23 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until all the mussels are only just open.

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   Take care not to overcook them at this stage.

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   Pour them into a colander placed over a bowl to collect the cooking juices.

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   Stir all but the last tablespoon or two of the cooking liquid into the tomato sauce, and continue to simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened once more, but is a little more moist than before.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Remove half of the larger mussels from their shells.

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    Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan, add the chorizo and fry gently for 1 minute until lightly golden.

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    Drain the spaghetti, return to the pan, and add the tomato sauce, cooked mussels, chorizo sausage and chopped parsley.

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    Toss well together and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.