Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with ½ tsp salt for the pasta.

Halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all).

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Halve the baby plum tomatoes. 

Put the tomatoes and baby leaves in a large bowl and set aside for later. 

Drain the mussels in a colander. Drain and rinse the mussels in a colander. Discard any broken shell pieces. TIP: If you prefer your mussels shelled, carefully open the shells and gently pick out the mussels. Otherwise, if you're happy to serve them with shells, leave them as is.

Drain the prawns in their packet. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns.

When your pan of water is boiling, add the linguine to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in another large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the shallot and cook until softened, 3-4 mins.

Add the garlic and fry for 30 secs. 

Stir the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), vegetable stock paste, prawns and the drained mussels into the shallot pan. Bring to the boil.

Pop a lid on and cook until piping hot, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: Mussels served in shell, beware of sharp edges or broken shell. Discard any unopened mussels. Ensure they're piping hot throughout. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle. 

When the mussels and prawns are cooked, stir in the creme fraiche, butter (see pantry for amount) and half the parsley. Simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins. 

Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the mussels from the sauce and transfer to a medium bowl. Cover to keep warm. 

Stir the drained linguine and grated hard Italian style cheese into the pan of sauce until well combined.

Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.

When everything's ready, add the balsamic glaze and a drizzle of olive oil to the tomatoes and leaves. Toss together.

Share the creamy linguine between your bowls. Top with the mussels and prawns and remaining parsley. 

Serve the salad on the side.