Pasta With Mussel Sauce Recipe

Dive into a delicious and easy-to-make Pasta with Savory Mussel Sauce recipe! This vibrant dish combines succulent mussels with a rich, flavorful sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. A quick weeknight meal that's sure to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 328.4 kcal
Protein 46g
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Ingredients for Pasta With Mussel Sauce

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How to Make Pasta With Mussel Sauce

  1. Finely chop 1/2 medium onion and 2 cloves garlic.
  2. In a small saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and continue to simmer until the liquid is reduced and the sauce has thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Add 1 pound of fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded. Cook until the mussels open, discarding any that remain closed (about 3-5 minutes).
  7. While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound of your favorite pasta according to package directions.
  8. Drain the pasta and add it to the saucepan with the mussel sauce.
  9. 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pasta With Mussel Sauce?

Pasta With Mussel Sauce takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 0 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pasta With Mussel Sauce?

Pasta With Mussel Sauce has approximately 328.4 calories per serving, with about 46 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pasta With Mussel Sauce?

The key ingredients for Pasta With Mussel Sauce are Onion, Garlic, Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, Mushrooms, Mussels. See the full list with measurements above.

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