Linguine and Mussels Marinara

Ingredients

• 1 pound farm-raised mussels fresh
• 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
• 8 ounces pasta uncooked
• 2 cups chunky pasta sauce low-fat
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper flakes red crushed

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. While pasta cooks, rinse mussels in cold water; remove beards on mussels, and scrub shells with a brush. Discard opened or cracked mussels.
3. Combine mussels, pasta sauce, and red pepper flakes in a large deep skillet. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook 5 minutes or until mussels open. (Discard any unopened mussels.)
4. Place 3/4 cup drained pasta into each of 4 bowls. Top evenly with mussels and sauce; sprinkle with basil.
5. Serve immediately.