Pasta with Mussels and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Pasta with Mussels and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1 pound plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 pound spaghettini; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 pound plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound spaghettini
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet until shimmering.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant and softened, about 6 minutes.
3
Increase the heat to moderately high, add the wine and boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 12 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, crushed red pepper and mussels.
5
Cover and cook until the mussels open, about 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the mussels with a slotted spoon to a large warmed bowl.
7
Season the sauce with salt and pepper, cover and remove the skillet from the heat.
8
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
9
Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
10
Add the pasta and the water to the sauce and toss over low heat for 1 minute.
11
Add the pasta and the sauce to the mussels and toss.
12
Sprinkle with the parsley, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and serve.

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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: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, minced, 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced, 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Mussels and Tomatoes 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 Tomatoes

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