Pasta with Mussels and Beans: Penne con Cozze e Fagioli

Name: Pasta with Mussels and Beans: Penne con Cozze e Fagioli
Prep time: 14 h
Cook time: 14 h
Total time: 14 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 sprigs basil, leaves chopped; 237 milliliters canned tomatoes, drained and chopped; 237 milliliters cannellini beans, soaked overnight; 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped; 59 milliliters dry white wine; 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 2 kilograms mussels, scrubbed; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 bunches Italian parsley, leaves finely chopped; 227 grams penne; 8 servings Salt and pepper

Pasta with Mussels and Beans: Penne con Cozze e Fagioli might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 19g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 303 calories. A mixture of parsley, penne, cannellini beans, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 14 hours. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Drain the beans and place in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat with the chopped carrot and celery.

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Carrot

Celery

Beans

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Sauce Pan

Add 2 cups fresh water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook until beans are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check water level from time to time and add boiling water as it cooks down so that beans are always covered. When tender, drain, place in a bowl and set aside.

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Beans

Water

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Bowl

Pot

Place mussels in a large pan with the wine and set over high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until all the mussels have opened.

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Mussels

Wine

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Frying Pan

Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Strain cooking liquid through several layers of cheesecloth into a small bowl and set aside.

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Cheesecloth

Bowl

When mussels are cool enough to handle, remove flesh and discard shells.

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Mussels

Pasta Shells

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

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Water

Salt

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add garlic. When garlic is soft but not brown, add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft and disintegrating. Stir in cooked beans and simmer gently while pasta cooks.

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Olive Oil