Mussels in Red Pesto Recipe

Mussels in Red Pesto Recipe

How To Make Mussels in Red Pesto

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Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs mussels, cleaned
  • 4 tbsp red pesto
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.

  2. Add the mussels and white wine to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.

  3. Remove any unopened mussels from the pot.

  4. Stir in the red pesto, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is heated through.

  5. Serve the mussels in bowls, spooning the sauce over the top. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 289kcal
  • Total Fat : 13g
  • Saturated Fat : 2g
  • Cholesterol : 38mg
  • Sodium : 468mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 11g
  • Dietary Fiber : 1g
  • Sugar : 3g
  • Protein : 25g
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