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Pasta with Mussels in San Marzano Tomato Sauce

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. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 604 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until "al dente." Drain.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.