Pasta with Mussels and Chorizo Recipe

Name: Pasta with Mussels and Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Spanish chorizo links (spicy cured pork sausage; 1/2 lb total), finely chopped; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 pound dried pasta such as campanelli (bellflower); 4 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated),cleaned and steamed , then shucked; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Spanish chorizo links (spicy cured pork sausage; 1/2 lb total), finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pound dried pasta such as campanelli (bellflower)
4 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated),cleaned and steamed , then shucked
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

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["Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute chorizo and shallots, stirring, until chorizo is golden brown on edges, about 4 minutes.", "Add garlic and saute, stirring, 1 minute.", "Add wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.", "Keep sauce warm, covered.", "Cook pasta in a large pot of <""boiling salted water until al dente, then reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.", "Return pasta to pot and add sauce, mussels, parsley, cilantro, and 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.", "Cook over low heat, stirring, until mussels are heated through.", "Add more cooking water if pasta seems dry.", "Toss pasta with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 Spanish chorizo links (spicy cured pork sausage; 1/2 lb total), finely chopped, 2 shallots, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Mussels and Chorizo 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.

Pasta with Mussels and Chorizo

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