Mussels Pasta With Garlic And Fennel
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
383 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Mussels Pasta With Garlic And Fennel
Description
This pasta dish combines cooked linguine with mussels that are sautéed alongside thinly sliced fennel, which lends a subtle anise-like sweetness. Garlic adds aromatic depth, and the cream sauce, enriched with Tuscan seasoning, salt, and pepper, creates a smooth, flavorful coating for the pasta and shellfish.
The mussels provide a delicate seafood brininess that complements the fragrant fennel and herbs. The cream softens the intensity and harmonizes the flavors, while parsley adds a fresh finish. Cooking the mussels from frozen with the other ingredients ensures they remain tender and fully cooked without overcooking the pasta.
This dish works well as a comfortable and flavorful seafood pasta meal offering a balance of creaminess, seafood richness, and herb-infused freshness.
If Tuscan seasoning is not available, oregano or thyme are suitable substitutes that maintain the herbaceous profile of the sauce. Any type of pasta on hand can be used in place of linguine.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz linguine pasta see the notes, uncooked
- 1 lb mussel washed and cleaned, frozen
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 bulb fennel halved and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon tuscan seasoning see the notes
- 1 c cream
- 2 tablespoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large non stick pan.
- Add fennel and sauté it on a medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add frozen mussels and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cream, Tuscan seasoning, salt and pepper and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta, toss it altogether and serve with the sprinkling of parsley.
Notes
- Use any pasta you have available if linguine is not on hand.
- Substitute Tuscan seasoning with dry oregano or thyme if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 43.4g | 14% |
| Protein | 27.9g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 738mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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