Crazee Simple Saffron Tomato Clam Sauce and Linguine

What better gift than the gift of a tasty and relaxing meal? Treat yourself and the special someones to a nice dinner that is tasty and quick to prepare. It is elegant enough for a special event and quick enough for any day of the week. This dish is packed with vegetables and loaded with flavor.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 6  medium mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1  medium bell pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1  pinch saffron (hefty)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon  dried chili pepper flakes
• 2  medium zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch dice
• 2  cups  marinara sauce (Use a good quality jar sauce.)
• 1 (6 ounce) can minced clams, drained
• 1⁄8 cup kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
• 8  ounces linguine, cooked and drained
•  parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Over medium high heat, heat olive oil in heavy skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until brown. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper cook stirring occasionally until wilted.
2. Stir in saffron, basil, oregano and red chili flakes, cook 1 minute. Add diced zucchini and cook until zucchini begins to wilt. Stir in sauce and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low, stir in clams and diced olives. Cook until heated through.
3. Serve over hot linguine and sprinkle with cheese.