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Mussels Pasta With Garlic And Fennel
If you have a bag frozen mussels, you're going to love this super easy and yummy Mussels Pasta With Garlic And Fennel. This is a recipe that tastes and looks like luxury, but comes together simply and in less than half an hour. It's the best mussels recipe for busy weeknights when you need a quick meal but still want a deliciously inspired one.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 383 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz uncooked linguine see the notes
- 1 lb frozen mussels washed and cleaned
- 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 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.
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Notes
- Pasta
- Here you can use any type of pasta you have at home.
- Seasoning
- If you don't have Tuscan seasoning, simply use dry oregano or thyme.
Nutrition Information
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
(11%)
Fiber
7.3g
(29%)
Sugar
1.2g
(2%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
11mg
(61%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383
% 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.