Spaghetti with Mussels and Clams

Preparation Time:15 Mins, Cooking Time: 15 Mins

Ingredients:
500g mussels
500g clams
1/4 cup (60ml) water
1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine
500g spaghetti
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small red thai chilli, chopped finely
2 medium tomatoes (380g), seeded, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Procedures:
1. scrub mussels; remove beards. Rinse clams

2. Combine the water and wine in large saucepan;bring to a boil.
Add mussels and clams; reduce heat, simmer, covered, about 5 mins or until mussels open (discard any that do not). Strain cooking liquid through five sieve into medium bowl; reserve 1/3 cup, discard remainder. Strain remaining 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid again,into small jug. Cover mussels and clams to keep warm.

3. Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender

4. Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan; cook garlic and chili, stirring, until fragrant. Add tomato and reserved cooking liquid; bring to a boil.

5. Place drained pasta, mussels, clams and tomato mixture in large bowl with parsley; toss gently to combine all of the stuff.