French in a Flash: Provençal Mussels and Clams Over Shells Recipe

Ingredients (11)

• 1 pound mussels
• 1 pound littleneck clams
• Fine sea salt
• 2 pints grape tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, shaved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 15 leaves fresh basil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1 pound pasta shells
• Freshly cracked black pepper.