Total cooking and preparation time approximately 15 minutes

Serves 2

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
1 lb fresh mussels
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small or ½ onion, finely chopped
¼ pint white wine
7 oz jar red pesto
6 tbsp crème fraiche

Method

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet.
2. Meanwhile, clean the mussels and discard any that do not close when tapped.
3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan on a medium heat and fry the onion for about 3 minutes, until softened.
4. Add the wine and mussels, cover and steam for about 3 minutes, until the mussels have opened.
5. Drain the mussels, retaining the juice, and set aside.
6. Return the juice to the pan, stir in the pesto and crème fraiche, and cook for about a minutes, until heated through.
7. Drain the spaghetti and divide between the plates.
8. Top with the mussels and then the pesto sauce.
9. Serve.