Start with the mussels. Wash and clean well, remove the beard. Cook one of the cloves of garlic in a little olive oil. When slightly brown, remove and add the mussels. Cover and steam for about 3-4 mins on medium heat until they are open and have released their water. Using a slotted spoon, remove, cool a bit and shell. Set a side
Take the water the mussels released and strain into a jug using kitchen paper as a filter to make the stock. Set a side
Now in the same pan, cook the other clove of garlic, chilli and some parsley in olive oil. When garlic is brown, remove it. Add the drained beans and cook for another 2 mins. Now add the stock and water and bring to the boil
When boiling, add the passata sauce, salt and then the pasta. Stir continuously for about 2 mins, then reduce heat to medium. Stir occasionally for remaining cooking time written on the packet. Right at the end, add the mussels to heat through
By now the sauce should be dense and creamy. Serve with more fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil
