Find some fresh greens at your local market to use in a salad to accompany this recipe.
Mussels are relatively inexpensive per serving. By checking seafoodwatch.org you will learn that farmed mussels are a good choice. As mussels are vegetarians and filter feeders, they may actually help cleanse the water in which they are grown.
Servings: 2
Cook the linguine per the instructions.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the anchovies, garlic, oregano, and tomato paste. Stir for about a minute. Add the tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil. Stir in the mussels.
Cover and simmer until the mussels open, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that don't open. Season to taste.
Divide the mussels and sauce over servings of linguine.