Source: Marco Mayer, AdobeStockTender mussels perfectly complement classic Italian pasta. They harmonize well with creamy and tomato sauces, various vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs. Therefore, pasta with mussels can be prepared in quite diverse ways. Catch the best recipes in one collection!
1. Mussels Pasta in Cream Sauce
Source: koolinar.ruSuch an appetizing and aromatic dish is simply a celebration for every day.
You will need: 200 g spaghetti, 150 g mussels, 200 ml cream, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Lightly fry garlic in a mixture of both oils, add mussels and fry for another 3 minutes over medium heat. Pour in the cream, bring the sauce to a boil, season, and add the spaghetti. Stir, heat for another 1 minute, and remove from heat.
2. Mussels Pasta in Tomato Sauce
Source: elementaree.ruYou can sprinkle the finished pasta with chopped basil or parsley.
You will need: 150 g spaghetti, 300 g mussels, 4-5 tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 120 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the tomatoes. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Mince and fry the onion in olive oil until lightly golden. Add the tomatoes, fry for another 5 minutes, then add the tomato paste with water. Season, simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, add the defrosted mussels and cook everything together for another 5-7 minutes. Add the spaghetti, heat for another 2 minutes, and remove from heat.
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3. Mussels Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil
Source: AdobeStockA classic Italian recipe that will leave no one indifferent.
You will need: 250 g spaghetti, 200 g mussels, 1 tomato, 4 cloves garlic, 4 sprigs basil, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti until al dente, defrost mussels, peel and finely chop tomatoes. Mince garlic and basil. Lightly fry garlic in olive oil, add tomatoes and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add mussels and basil, season, pour in lemon juice and simmer everything together for 3-4 minutes. Add spaghetti to the sauce, mix everything and remove from heat.
4. Mussels and Shrimp Pasta
Source: dzen.ruOptionally, add a little soy sauce or balsamic vinegar to the cream.
You will need: 150 g shrimp, 150 g mussels, 220 ml heavy cream, 200 g spaghetti, 2 pinches each of paprika and Italian herbs, 1 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti or pasta until al dente. Lightly fry shrimp with mussels in butter and set aside. In the same pan, fry garlic, pour in cream, season and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and seafood, stir, heat for another 2 minutes and remove the pasta from heat.
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5. Mussels Pasta in Tomato-Cream Sauce
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruWe recommend sprinkling the finished pasta with grated Parmesan.
You will need: 400 g pasta, 500 g mussels, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 200 ml cream, Italian herbs, 0.5 tsp curry, spices.
Preparation: Cook pasta according to package directions. Lightly fry garlic in oil, add defrosted mussels and fry for 6-7 minutes. Add tomato paste, and after 2 minutes, pour in cream and season. Simmer everything together for another 7-10 minutes, add pasta, stir and remove from heat.
6. Mussels in Shell Pasta
Source: postila.ruIf any shells do not open during cooking, they should be discarded.
You will need: 300 g mussels in shells, 250 g spaghetti, 60 ml olive oil, 1 can diced tomatoes, 180 ml dry white wine, 1 pinch chili flakes, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1/2 bunch parsley, spices and aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Fry garlic in olive oil, add chopped tomatoes with their juice, spices, and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Bring to a boil and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes. Separately, pour wine over the mussels, bring to a boil and cook covered for 5-6 minutes.
Drain the wine from the mussels into the tomato sauce. Season the sauce to taste, simmer for another 1 minute, and pour half of it over the spaghetti. Mix the pasta, arrange on plates, top with mussels, and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle everything with chopped parsley and zest.
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7. Mussels Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Source: columbiafishing.ruWe also suggest making the aromatic pesto sauce yourself.
You will need: 200 g mussels, 300 g pasta, 150 ml 20% cream, 100 ml olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 25 g each of basil and parsley leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 15 g Parmesan, 15 g walnuts or pine nuts, spices.
Preparation: Rinse defrosted mussels and marinate them for 10 minutes in half of the oil with lemon juice and spices. Cook pasta according to package directions. Blend basil, parsley, garlic, nuts, Parmesan, and another 50 ml of oil. Bring cream to a boil with this pesto sauce, add mussels and pasta. Cook everything together for another 4-5 minutes.
8. Mussels Pasta with Cheese
Source: attuale.ruA minimalist recipe with light and accessible ingredients.
You will need: 500 g mussels, 200 ml cream, 200 g pasta, 50 g hard cheese, 4 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Cook pasta according to package directions. Lightly fry minced garlic in oil, add mussels and fry until excess moisture evaporates. Pour in cream, season, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat. Place pasta on plates, pour sauce over it and sprinkle with grated cheese.
9. Mussels and Mushroom Pasta
Source: dzen.ruIncredibly delicious pasta for an Italian-style dinner.
You will need: 100 g spaghetti, 150 g mushrooms, 200 g mussels, 80 ml cream, 2 cloves garlic, 30 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Slice mushrooms into halves and lightly fry them in olive oil. After 4-5 minutes, add mussels, stir and fry for another 3 minutes. Add minced garlic, pour in cream, season and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Add spaghetti, stir, heat for another 1 minute and remove from heat.
10. Mussels, Shrimp, and Salmon Pasta
Source: mirtesen.ruSmall shell-shaped pasta works best here.
You will need: 280 g pasta, 350 g salmon fillet, 200 g peeled shrimp, 200 g mussels, 2 tbsp butter, 2/3 cup dry white wine, 3 shallots, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp chopped herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cook pasta according to package directions. Mince and fry shallots in butter until golden. Pour in wine, add salmon pieces and bring to a boil. Simmer the fish covered for 5-6 minutes over low heat, then pour in cream, add herbs, shrimp, and mussels. Season the sauce, cook for a few more minutes, and finally – mix the resulting sauce with the pasta.