Ingredients

  • 350 g linguine
  • 500 g fresh mussels, washed
  • 300 g clams, washed
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 6 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 whole chili peppers
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbso fresh parsley, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons extra vergin olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Place the seafood in a pan with a garlic clove, wine and 2 whole chilli peppers.
  • On a high heat and mixing with a wooden poon from time to time wait until they open.
  • Remove most of the shells but leave ome with the shell for decoration.
  • KEEP THE COOKING LIQUID from the mussels, but pass through a sieve and discard the chilli and garlic.
  • Add half of the chopped herbs to the tomatoes and set aside to macerate.
  • Place 3 tbsp of olive oil in a pan, add the 2 whole chiili some parsely and the garlic and saute to release the flavour.
  • Add half the chopped herbs and the shellfish and on high heat mix for 3 minutes.
  • Boil the pasta to al dente stage, drain and toss in the pan with the seafood mix, the tomatoes and toss for a few seconds on HIGH heat.
  • serve with a few basil leafs to decorate.