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Spaghetti marinara

Name: Spaghetti marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to toss; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 cup (250ml) dry white wine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 x 410g cans crushed tomatoes; 500g spaghetti; 500g marinara mix (see Notes); 300g black mussels, washed, de-bearded; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; Pink Himalayan Salt Flakes, to season

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Add all your favourite seafood to this delicious spaghetti marinara.

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to toss
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 x 410g cans crushed tomatoes
500g spaghetti
500g marinara mix (see Notes)
300g black mussels, washed, de-bearded
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Pink Himalayan Salt Flakes, to season

Method

1.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
2.

Add garlic and wine, and simmer 2 minutes. Add paste and crushed tomatoes, and simmer 15-20 minutes further, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. Season well.
3.

Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain and toss in a little olive oil.
4.

Add marinara mix and mussels to tomato sauce, cover with lid and cook 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat, discarding any mussels that do not open.
5.

Stir in parsley, then toss the sauce through the pasta and serve.