Spaghetti With Mussels and Bacon Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Mussels and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 slices bacon, diced; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 28 -ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes; 12 ounces spaghetti or bucatini; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 large clove garlic, smashed; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices bacon, diced
2 shallots, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 28 -ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes
12 ounces spaghetti or bucatini
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 large clove garlic, smashed
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, heat the butter in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the bacon and shallots and cook until the bacon starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the wine and red pepper flakes, increase the heat to high and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands, and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs; drain.
7
Pile the parsley, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt on a cutting board and use a large knife to mince and mash them together.
8
Add the mussels to the tomato sauce and stir to coat, then cover.
9
As the mussels open (2 to 6 minutes), use tongs to transfer them to a bowl; discard any that do not open.
10
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until heated through, about 1 minute.
11
Add the parsley-garlic mixture and toss.
12
Divide the pasta among bowls and top with the mussels.
13
Per serving: Calories 676; Fat 21 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 601 mg; Carbohydrate 80 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 31 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 slices bacon, diced, 2 shallots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Mussels and Bacon 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.

Spaghetti With Mussels and Bacon

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