Linguine Puttanesca With Smoked Mussels And Crab Recipes

LINGUINI PUTTANESCA

Steps:

• In a saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil, shallots, garlic, oregano, basil and anchovy fillets. Sweat about 30 seconds, until anchovies begin to break down. Add capers and olives and saute 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine, add clam juice, let reduce by 1/3. Add plum tomatoes and thoroughly incorporate. Add marinara sauce. Season, to taste.
• In separate pot, bring 1 1/2 gallons of water to boil. Season water generously with salt. When water is at a rapid boil, add linguini, stir so there is no clumping. Cook until al dente, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add cooked pasta to puttanesca sauce and toss. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

LINGUINE PUTTANESCA WITH SMOKED MUSSELS AND CRAB

Steps:

• Heat olive oil on medium heat.
• Add smoked mussels, with liquid, and cook for about 5-7 minutes smashing up the mussels.
• Lower heat to medium-low and add fish sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and dried parsley, cooking for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, black olives, and green olives, cooking for about 15 minutes.
• Add imitation crab meat and cook another 5 minutes.
• Cook and drain linguine noodles, then toss with the puttanesca sauce.
• Set out grated romano or parmesan for topping.
• Serve with garlic bread.

PASTA WITH SMOKED MUSSELS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes; do not let it brown. Add the tomatoes and cook just until heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the mussels, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
• Place the linguine in a large bowl and toss with the mussel mixture and the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.