Bucatini With Mussels Recipe

Name: Bucatini With Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 2 -inch piece baguette, diced (about 3/4 cup); 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves; 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 ounces prosciutto (preferably 1 thick slice), cut into 1-inch matchsticks; 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; Freshly ground pepper; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed well and beards removed

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 2 -inch piece baguette, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces prosciutto (preferably 1 thick slice), cut into 1-inch matchsticks
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
Freshly ground pepper
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed well and beards removed

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Pulse the bread, garlic and parsley in a food processor to form moist, green crumbs.
3
Cook the bucatini in the boiling water as the label directs.
4
Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain.
5
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat.
6
Add the prosciutto and shallots and cook until the shallots are tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
7
Add half of the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
8
Add the wine and the reserved cooking water and cook, uncovered, until the liquid is almost completely reduced, about 2 minutes.
9
Season with pepper.
10
Add the mussels to the pot, cover and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open, about 6 minutes (discard any that do not open).
11
Add the pasta and heat through, tossing to coat.
12
Divide among bowls and top with the remaining breadcrumbs.
13
Per serving: Calories 719; Fat 15 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 34 mg; Sodium 904 mg; Carbohydrate 107 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 33 g

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1 2 -inch piece baguette, diced (about 3/4 cup), 1 clove garlic, smashed, 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Bucatini With Mussels falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bucatini With Mussels

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