Pasta With Mussels
Description
This comforting dish features tender mussels steamed in a fragrant blend of olive oil, butter, and garlic. The briny seafood pairs perfectly with a robust sauce made from crushed Italian tomatoes and red wine, accented by fresh green peppers and parsley. It creates a harmonious balance of savory, acidic, and herbal flavors with a luxurious, silky texture. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special weekend treat, this recipe brings restaurant-quality Italian flavors to your home kitchen using simple, accessible ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
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While pasta cooks, melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add chopped garlic and diced green pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the peppers begin to soften.
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Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce slightly for 1 minute.
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Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet. Cover with a lid and steam on medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open.
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Discard any mussels that do not open. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Toss the cooked pasta with the mussel sauce in the skillet, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to coat the noodles.
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Serve immediately, topped with grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 182.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.4g32%
- Saturated Fat 7.3g37%
- Cholesterol 24.2mg9%
- Sodium 72.6mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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