Linguine with Mussels and Fresh Herbs
Linguine with Mussels and Fresh Herbs might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 543 calories, 24g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe serves 6. If you have linguine, pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet.
Instructions
Heat oil and butter in a 5-to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat until foam subsides. Cook garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, stirring, until garlic is softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add wine and boil until reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add mussels and cook, covered, shaking pot occasionally, just until mussels open wide, 5 to 8 minutes. (Discard any that remain unopened after 8 minutes.)
Remove from heat and keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook linguine in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain linguine.
Toss linguine with mussels and any liquid from pot, cheese, and herbs. Thin with reserved cooking water if desired.
Per serving: Calories 470, Total fat 17g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 18mg, Sodium 250mg, Carbohydrate 59g, Fiber 3g, Protein 14g
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