Description
Pasta tossed with garlicky rosé-simmered mussels and fresh herbs. A simple, elegant weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) linguine noodles
- 4 lbs (907 g) fresh mussels
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cups (237 ml) rosé wine
- 1 cups (237 ml) chicken stock
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) fresh parsley
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) fresh basil
- 1/3 cups (79 ml) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- Rinse the mussels in cold water and check each one to ensure they are completely closed. Discard any that are open or will not close with a pinch.
- Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté the shallots with salt and pepper for about 5 minutes, until softened and slightly browned. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the rosé wine and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add the mussels and thyme sprigs; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes, until the mussels have opened and are fully cooked. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Remove the cooked mussels from the pan and set aside. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs.
- Heat the broth to a boil and stir constantly for 3–4 minutes, until reduced and slightly thickened.
- In a large serving bowl, toss the pasta with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Serve the pasta with the mussels and broth reduction.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dry rosé wine instead of a sweeter variety.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.
- Store leftover mussels and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 100