Seafood Marinara

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This recipe is perfect for lazy evenings when you want something light and tasty.

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Steps

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Place the mussels and / or clams in a saucepan and pour in the wine.

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Cover tightly and cook over a high heat for a few minutes , shaking the pan occasionally until all the shellfish have opened - discard any that do not.

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Strain through a sieve reserving 2 / 3 cup of the cooking water - not the bottom part where the grit is.

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Remove the meat from the shells and reserve.

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Meanwhile cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions until al dente.

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While the spaghetti is cooking heat the oil in a heavy based frying pan , add the garlic and chili and saute for 20 secs.

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Pour in the tomato sauce and the reserved cooking liquor.

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Bring to a gentle simmer , then stir in the cooked shellfish , basil and parsley.

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Season to taste and allow to just warm through.

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When the pasta is cooked , drain and return to the pan.

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Pour in the seafood sauce and fold together until well combined.

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Serve at once.

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Ingredients

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mussels, dry white wine, spaghetti, olive oil, garlic cloves, red chili pepper, raw shrimp, tomato sauce, basil leaves, parsley, salt and pepper