Seafood Marinara Pasta

Recipe View Step 1: Preparation (5 minutes). Gather all your ingredients. Ensure the mussels are thoroughly cleaned and debearded.

Recipe View Step 2: Cook the Pasta (12 minutes). Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions, until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta well.

Recipe View Step 3: Sauté Aromatics (7 minutes). Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced red onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Recipe View Step 4: Build the Marinara (10 minutes). Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the green onions and diced tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes. Incorporate the onion-garlic mixture into the tomato mixture. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and thyme. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Recipe View Step 5: Add Seafood and Wine (8 minutes). Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the mussels and shrimp to the sauce. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Cover the skillet tightly and cook until the shrimp have turned pink and are cooked through, and the mussels have opened (about 5-8 minutes). Discard any mussels that do not open.

Recipe View Step 6: Combine and Serve (2 minutes). Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the seafood marinara sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lemon wedges, fresh basil (optional), and grated Parmesan cheese (optional).