Spaghetti with Mussels, Tricoloured Tomatoes and Romesco Cream Sauce - Italpasta Limited

Ingredients

• 1/3 pkg Italpasta Spaghetti
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cup mussels
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tsp fresh thyme (finely chopped)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot / small onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 3 tbsp whipping cream (35%)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup red pepper (jarred, roasted, chopped)
• 2 tbsp almonds (toasted)
• 1 tsp sherry vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper