Quick & Healthy Spaghetti with Mussels

Name: Quick & Healthy Spaghetti with Mussels
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 kg Fresh Mussels (cleaned and debearded); 100-150 g Spaghetti (for 1-2 servings); 3-4 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced); 1 small Fresh Red Chili (thinly sliced, adjust to taste); 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (roughly chopped); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved); 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/2 cup Dry White Wine (or broth, for steaming); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

This recipe offers a quick, healthy, and flavorful lunch featuring tender mussels tossed with spaghetti, aromatic garlic, spicy chili, fresh cherry tomatoes, and parsley. It's an easy-to-make dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table in under 30 minutes.

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#Pasta

#Quick Meal

#Healthy

#Mussels

#Italian

#Lunch

#Dinner

Fresh Mussels

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

35g

Protein

45g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Mussels Steaming in Pan

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Spaghetti and Mussels Tossed

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the spaghetti. Meanwhile, prepare your ingredients: slice garlic and chili, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop parsley.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the spaghetti. Meanwhile, prepare your ingredients: slice garlic and chili, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop parsley.
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Ensure mussels are properly cleaned and any open ones that don't close when tapped are discarded.
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Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
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Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
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Don't overcook the spaghetti as it will finish cooking in the pan with the mussels.
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While spaghetti cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and chili, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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While spaghetti cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and chili, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic; a gentle sizzle is what you're looking for.
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Add the cleaned mussels to the pan, pour in the white wine, and cover immediately with a lid. Steam for 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels have opened.
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Add the cleaned mussels to the pan, pour in the white wine, and cover immediately with a lid. Steam for 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels have opened.
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Discard any mussels that do not open after steaming.
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Using tongs, transfer the cooked spaghetti directly into the pan with the mussels. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley.
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Using tongs, transfer the cooked spaghetti directly into the pan with the mussels. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley.
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A little pasta water transferred with the spaghetti can help emulsify the sauce.
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Toss everything together gently to combine, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Toss everything together gently to combine, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Taste and adjust seasoning; mussels can be salty, so add salt cautiously.
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Serve immediately in bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of mussels and sauce.
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Serve immediately in bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of mussels and sauce.
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Garnish with an extra sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.