Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 medium mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch saffron (hefty)
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch dice
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (Use a good quality jar sauce.)
  • 1 (6 ounce) can minced clams, drained
  • 1/8 cup kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
  • 8 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
  • parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • Over medium high heat, heat olive oil in heavy skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until brown. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper cook stirring occasionally until wilted.
  • Stir in saffron, basil, oregano and red chili flakes, cook 1 minute. Add diced zucchini and cook until zucchini begins to wilt. Stir in sauce and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low, stir in clams and diced olives. Cook until heated through.
  • Serve over hot linguine and sprinkle with cheese.