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Pasta and Mussels in Creamy White Wine Sauce

This delicious Pasta and Mussels in Creamy White Wine Sauce is a quick, elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners, showcasing fresh ingredients and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seafood
  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine Your favorite type of pasta
  • 2 pounds mussels Cleaned and debearded
Aromatics and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 shallots Finely chopped
  • 1 cup white wine Preferably a wine you enjoy drinking
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a rich sauce
  • ¼ cup parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • salt and pepper To taste

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about a half cup of pasta water for later, and set aside.
Sautéing Aromatics
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm up the olive oil. Sauté minced garlic and chopped shallots for about 2-3 minutes until translucent but not browned.
Cooking Mussels
  1. Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet. Pour in the white wine, cover, and let steam for about 5-7 minutes or until mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
Making the Sauce
  1. Once the mussels have opened, stir in the heavy cream, and let it cook for another 3-4 minutes to thickening the sauce.
Combining and Serving
  1. Toss in your drained pasta, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure the mussels are fresh. Use leftover white wine for a refreshing spritzer. Don’t worry about the sauce appearance; it’s all about flavor.