Name: Mussels and Pasta with Creamy Wine Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound of mussels, cleaned and debearded; 8 ounces of linguine pasta; 2 tablespoons of butter; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 cup of white wine; 1 cup of heavy cream; 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Mussels and Pasta with Creamy Wine Sauce Recipe

Ilise Lafontaine Modified: July 18, 2024

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How To Make Mussels and Pasta with Creamy Wine Sauce

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound of mussels, cleaned and debearded
8 ounces of linguine pasta
2 tablespoons of butter
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 cup of white wine
1 cup of heavy cream
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
Add the mussels to the skillet and pour in the white wine. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
Remove the mussels from the skillet and set aside, keeping them warm.
Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it in the creamy wine sauce.
Divide the pasta among four plates and top each portion with the cooked mussels.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories : 520kcal
Total Fat : 28g
Saturated Fat : 17g
Cholesterol : 136mg
Sodium : 196mg
Total Carbohydrates : 36g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 22g

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