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CAPPELINI WITH FRESH CLAMS OR MUSSELS

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Ingredients

12 ounces (340g) cappellini pasta, uncooked

3 pounds (1 1/4kg) whole mussels, (about 8 cups), scrubbed and debearded

1/3 cup (60g) onion or shallots, chopped

2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced (or more, if desired)

1/2 tsp (1g) thyme

1/2 tsp (1g) oregano

1/4 tsp (1g) cayenne pepper

1 cup (240mL) dry white wine

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Directions

Wash and scrb mussels to remove any debris on the outside of the shell. Set aside. Heat a large pot of water to boiling for the pasta.

Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add garlic, onion or shallots, thyme, oregano, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until onion is soft.

Add wine and bring to a simmer.

Cook cappellini in the boiling water until al dente (about 3 minutes), then drain.

Add mussels to onion and wine mixture, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the shells open. Discard any unopened shells.

Pour pasta into a large, shallow serving dish. Pour mussels and sauce over the pasta and serve.

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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 470
Total Fat: 10g
% Calories from fat: 20%
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrate: 55g
Cholesterol: 64mg
Sodium: 652mg

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