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Garlic Sauced Mussels Over Spaghetti Recipe

Dive into a delicious and easy 18-minute meal! This Garlic Sauced Mussels Over Spaghetti recipe, inspired by your local seafood counter, is a flavor explosion. Succulent mussels bathed in a fragrant garlic sauce are tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti for a truly satisfying dinner. Looking for a lighter option? Try our alternative preparation: skip the white wine and brighten the dish with fresh parsley, green onions, and garlic – equally delightful! Serve with crusty Italian bread for soaking up every last drop of delicious sauce.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 495.8 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Garlic Sauced Mussels Over Spaghetti

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How to Make Garlic Sauced Mussels Over Spaghetti

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped onions, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded. Cook, covered, until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  4. While mussels cook, cook 1 pound spaghetti according to package directions.
  5. Add 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional – omit for alternative preparation) to the skillet with the mussels. If omitting wine, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions.
  6. Simmer the mussels for 2-3 minutes until heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  7. Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the mussels. Toss to combine.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or green onions if desired. Serve with crusty Italian bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

13g

Carbs

16g

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