Spaghetti with Mussels (Spaghetti con le Cozze)
Spaghetti with Mussels (Spaghetti con le Cozze) might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 29g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 582 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, pepper flakes, spaghetti, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons salt.
In a 12-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and cook until light golden brown, about a minute.
Add the wine, raise the heat, and bring to a boil, then add the mussels. Cook, stirring and tossing, until all of the mussels have opened, about 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until al dente; drain well.
Add the pasta to the pan with the mussels and cook over high heat for 1 minute.
Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve immediately.
Reprinted with permission from Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at Home by Mario Batali. © 2005 Harper