Recipe by Michael Cains
- 'This meal is a quick and easy healthy option. It is low fat and the mix of pasta and shellfish gives a good combination of protein and carbohydrates, giving the body energy. No saturated fats are used and it tastes great!'

Serves 4

300g linguini
24 mussels
24 clams
8 king prawns
16 queen scallops
400g chopped tomatoes
50ml olive oil
100g onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
25g chopped basil
20g chopped mint
Salt and pepper

• Firstly, cook the linguini and refresh with cold water.
• Meanwhile, cook the onions in 25ml of the olive oil until soft and transparent. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes then add the tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes. Season and when cooked set to one side for later use.
• Place the remaining olive oil in a hot pan and add the mussels and clams and cover with a lid. After 1 minute shake the pan and after a further 2 minutes remove the lid and add the tomato sauce. In a separate pan, fry the prawns and scallops for 1 – 2 minutes, until just cooked.