Spaghetti with Mussels in Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients (for two): 

• 1 kg mussels
• 2 scallions, roughly chopped (the green part too!) 
• 4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 smaller can of tomato paste
• 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 handful of fresh basil
• spaghetti, cooked to taste :)

1. Put scallions and olive oil in a large pot. On very low heat cook until scallions are soft. This will take about 15 minutes.
2. While the scallions are softening, wash (scrub) and debeard the mussels. 
3. This is the time when you should start making the pasta. 
4. Add the tomato paste and oregano to the pot, and raise the heat to medium-low, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn. Slowly add one cup water and mix well. 
5. Once your mixture starts to boil, add garlic, mussels, chopped tomatoes and the basil leaves. Mix well, and put the lid on. 
6. Let it sit for 4-5 minutes, then check to see how your mussels are doing. They are ready when most
   
   of them have opened. 
7. Once all have opened, remove from heat. 
8. Spoon out the mussels onto the spaghetti, with all of the broth, and yum yum, you're done! 

The recipe doesn't call for salt for a reason- mussels should be salty enough on their own. 

Enjoy, and let me know what you think! :) 

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