Pasta with Mussels in San Marzano Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
604 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta with Mussels in San Marzano Tomato Sauce
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Pasta with Mussels is an easy to prepare dish that makes a beautiful presentation. Choose from three San Marzano pasta sauces: Marinara, Tomato Basil, or Arrabbiata.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels , cleaned and soaked, with tightly-closed shells (see note)
- 12 ounces long pasta , such as spaghetti or linguine
- 4 ounces diced pancetta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil , plus additional for drizzling
- 24 ounces La San Marzano pasta sauce (1 jar: Marinara, Tomato Basil, or Arrabbiata)
- chopped Italian parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until "al dente." Drain.
- While pasta is cooking, cook pancetta in olive oil in a large, wide pan until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. If the pancetta has rendered a lot of oil, drain it off so that you have about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
- Add your jarred La San Marzano pasta sauce of choice and bring to a simmer. Add mussels and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the mussels' shells have opened. Start checking the mussels around 3-4 minutes, and use tongs to remove the open mussels to a bowl while the others continue to cook. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- When all the mussels are cooked and removed from the pan, increase heat and simmer the sauce, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir pancetta back into the sauce and toss with the pasta.
- Nestle mussels into the pasta. Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve, sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For detailed info on buying, cleaning, and storing mussels, read my Fresh Mussels Guide.
- Substitute 4 ounces diced chorizo sausage for the pancetta with the Arrabbiata Sauce.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the Marinara or Tomato Basil Sauces for a wisp of heat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
604kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
1414mg
(59%)
Potassium
1178mg
(34%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
920IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
21.1mg
(23%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
7.5mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1414mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1178mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 21.1mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 7.5mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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