Pasta with mussels and saffron is an enticing first course that combines sea flavors with spicy notes. The mussels, with ...

6 minutes before the pasta is ready, open the pouches of mussels and pour the entire contents into the pan of tomato sauce. Raise the heat to high, cover the pan with a lid, and allow the mussels ...

Return the shelled mussels to the sauce. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the pasta water.