Mussel Linguine - Cobb Portable Braai

Ingredients

• 1 can chopped or whole tomatoes (410 grams)
• 3 fat garlic cloves; 1 crushed, 2 minced
• 1 shallot, chopped
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 pounds mussels, rinsed, scrubbed and beards removed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or marjoram, or both
• Pinch of sugar
• Salt to taste
• ¾ pound linguine or other pasta
• ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley