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Linguine ai frutti di mare

Linguine in a light white wine and tomato sauce, full of mussels, prawns and squid. A proper Neapolitan Friday supper.

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  • Time40 min
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £2.86 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan with a lid. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 30 seconds, until you can smell it.

    0 min 30 s
  2. 2

    Add the mussels and wine, cover and cook on a high heat for 4 minutes, shaking the pan. Lift out the mussels, throw away any that stay shut, and keep the juices in the pan.

    4 min
  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Meanwhile, cook the linguine in salted boiling water for 10 minutes until al dente, then drain.

    10 min
  5. 5

    Add the squid and prawns to the sauce and cook for 3 minutes until the prawns turn pink and the squid is opaque.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Toss in the pasta, mussels and parsley with the last spoon of oil. Serve in warm bowls with an empty bowl for the shells.

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