Linguine Pasta with Fresh Mussels, Clams and Chilli

* Serves 4
* Prep time 15 mins
* Cooking time 25 mins

30ml Galateo Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 large garlic cloves, sliced

Fresh chopped chilli to taste

200g Guiseppe Afeltra Linguine Pasta

600g mussels, washed

250g clams, washed

½ cup chopped parsley

Wedge of lemon, salt and ground black pepper to taste

Step 1: Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the pasta and cook according to the packet.

Step 2: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chilli.

Step 3: Add the washed mussels and clams to the fry pan. When they have all opened and the liquid in the pan is to a minimum, turn the heat to low.

Step 4: Add the chopped parsley to the mussels.

Step 5: Add one cup of the water from the pasta to the mussel and clam casserole. Drain the linguine and season.

Step 6: Mix the pasta together with the mussels. Drizzle a little olive oil to serve. Garnish with a few sprigs of parsley.