Easy Penne with Tomato Sauce and Mussels

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This easy penne with tomato sauce and mussels recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be prepared in no time. The combination of tender mussels and tangy tomato sauce creates a delicious seafood pasta that will impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The penne pasta absorbs the flavors of the sauce, making each bite burst with deliciousness.

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Easy penne with tomato sauce and mussels recipe details

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A basic sauce for a fancy meal. Mussels in tomato sauce, like at a restaurant but without having to find parking.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 pound mussels, well-rinsed, open or cracked shells discarded
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry penne pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. In a large pot, combine mussels and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and let the mussels steam until the shells are fully open, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
3. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about 5 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks.
5. Keep heating sauce until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
6. For the penne: A good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
7. When the penne is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce and the reserved steamed mussels. Serve!