Ingredients for Pasta With Mussel Sauce
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How to Make Pasta With Mussel Sauce
- Finely chop 1/2 medium onion and 2 cloves garlic.
- In a small saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and continue to simmer until the liquid is reduced and the sauce has thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add 1 pound of fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded. Cook until the mussels open, discarding any that remain closed (about 3-5 minutes).
- While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound of your favorite pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the saucepan with the mussel sauce.
- Toss to combine and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
3g
Carbs
17g
