How To Make Mussels and Pasta with Creamy Wine Sauce
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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
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Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
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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.
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Remove the mussels from the skillet and set aside, keeping them warm.
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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.
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Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it in the creamy wine sauce.
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Divide the pasta among four plates and top each portion with the cooked mussels.
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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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