Linguine with Mussels
A light and flavorful Italian pasta with sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and fresh mussels — the perfect taste of the Mediterranean in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 635kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz Linguine
- 1 lbs Fresh Mussels cleaned and debearded
- 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic sliced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup Dry White Wine
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until just under al dente. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Pour in the white wine, bring to a simmer, then add the mussels.
- Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until all mussels have opened. Discard any that remain closed.
- Optional: Remove the shells of about half the mussels.
- Add the drained pasta to the pan along with a splash of pasta water. Toss over medium heat until the sauce coats the pasta.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, season with black pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Always cook mussels just until they open to keep them tender.
- For a richer flavor, drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving.
- Serve with toasted bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 803mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 7mg
