For a healthy, delicious, easy fall meal try this Mussels alla Diavola fromGourmet. You can substitute shrimp, prawns, or sausage for the mussels.This calls for dried basil
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but in California large bunches of fresh basil are plentiful so I add an entire bunch
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it cooks down and is healthier. Therecipe makes 6 main-course servings.
Ingredients
12 garlic cloves, minced (I love garlic, but you may want to use less)1 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes1/2 cup olive oil 1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in purée 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled 1/4 cup drained bottled capers (1 1/4 oz)1/2 cup Kalamata pitted and chopped 1/3 cup dry red wine1 lb linguine