Linguine with Mussels Recipe

Name: Linguine with Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium shallots, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced; 1 lb cultivated mussels, scrubbed; 6 oz dried linguine; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 medium shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 lb cultivated mussels, scrubbed
6 oz dried linguine
3 tablespoons heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Cook shallots in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until pepper and celery are just tender, about 4 minutes.
3
Add mussels and cook over moderately high heat, covered, until they just open, 4 to 6 minutes, checking periodically after 4 minutes and transferring mussels as opened to a bowl.
4
(Discard any unopened mussels after 6 minutes.)
5
While sauce is cooking, cook linguine in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
6
Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water and drain linguine in a colander.
7
Add linguine to skillet along with cream, salt, pepper, and 1/3 cup pasta cooking water and bring to a simmer.
8
Add mussels and toss carefully, adding more cooking water if pasta seems dry.
9
Serve immediately, sprinkled with parsley.

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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: 2 medium shallots, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Linguine 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.

Linguine with Mussels

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