Speedy Mussels with Pasta Fast: A Simple and Delightful Dinner
Enjoy a quick and delicious meal with this recipe for Speedy Mussels with Pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned
- 8 ounces pasta, spaghetti or linguine
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the mussels to the pot, cover, and cook until the mussels open, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and parsley, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream when combining the pasta and mussels.
- Feel free to substitute the mussels with clams or shrimp if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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