SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS AND WHITE BEANS

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For a simple but elegant winter holiday meal, look no further than this Italian classic.

Provided by Sara Jenkins

Categories     Bean     Pasta     Shellfish     Tomato     Dinner     Seafood     Mussel     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 pound spaghetti
Kosher salt
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed
1 cup dry white wine
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, crushing tomatoes lightly with your hands. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
  • Add beans and wine to sauce. Cook, stirring often, until wine has almost evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add mussels and 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels open, about 4 minutes (discard any that do not open).
  • Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid to mussels and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium and continue stirring, adding more cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta. Divide among bowls. Drizzle with oil; garnish with parsley.

Skyer Aguirre
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mansoor king
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I love the way the white wine and garlic brighten up the flavor of the mussels and white beans.


OK Media Presents
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit with my guests.


Kingsley John
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Suzette Hankin
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Sk Shipon
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I love the way the mussels and white beans soak up the flavor of the sauce. It's a delicious and hearty dish.


Md Azizul Haque
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Syedhassanali Hassanali
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I'm not a big fan of white beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels and sauce were delicious.


mzamani emmanuel
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This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The mussels are plump and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Emmanuel Ackah
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I love the way the white wine and garlic brighten up the flavor of the mussels and white beans.


Mr Gaur
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Jahiem Williams
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I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The mussels turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mary Raka
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Kabiru Idris
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I really enjoyed this dish. The white beans and sauce were delicious.


Ashley Lord
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The mussels are plump and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Yasir Bhutta25
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I love the combination of mussels and white beans in this dish. The white wine and garlic add a wonderful brightness to the flavor.


Anas Anas
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Brenda Cook
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


MdShawon Hossian
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the sea. The mussels and white beans are a delicious and hearty combination, and the white wine and garlic add a wonderful depth of flavor.