PASTA WITH MUSSELS AND CHORIZO

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Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Sausage     Mussel     White Wine     Spring     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Spanish chorizo links (spicy cured pork sausage; 1/2 lb total), finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pound dried pasta such as campanelli (bellflower)
4 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated),cleaned and steamed , then shucked
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chorizo and shallots, stirring, until chorizo is golden brown on edges, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Keep sauce warm, covered.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of
  • Return pasta to pot and add sauce, mussels, parsley, cilantro, and 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Cook over low heat, stirring, until mussels are heated through. Add more cooking water if pasta seems dry.
  • Toss pasta with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

daniel cover
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Yousha Ijaz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mostakim Ahmed Hridoy
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I loved this dish. The chorizo and white wine sauce were delicious.


Da cord Sa
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Oluwabunmi Aggreh
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I've never made mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great!


Warren Moon
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This is my go-to recipe for pasta with mussels. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Kamya Shafieq
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tyson FINLEY
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Nakayla Lipps
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Online All Nepal Tv
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I wasn't sure about the combination of mussels and chorizo, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together.


Niha Zaman
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive meal.


Home Zziwa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The flavors are amazing and it's a great way to use up leftover mussels.


Nurdeen Shivachi
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Van Ruel
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I made this dish last night and it was so good! The mussels were plump and juicy, the chorizo was flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Aisha Islam
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of mussels, chorizo, and white wine was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.