SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS (SPAGHETTI CON LE COZZE)

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A simple white wine, garlic, and parsley sauce is all that's needed to complement the fresh shellfish in this Italian pasta dish.

Provided by Mario Batali

Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Christmas     Dinner     Seafood     Mussel     Christmas Eve     Potluck     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
2 pounds small mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons salt.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Meanwhile, drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until al dente; drain well.
  • 4. 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.

Abrion Anterny
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This dish is a good source of vitamin B12. Mussels are a good source of vitamin B12, which is important for nerve function.


Princess Smith
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This dish is a good source of iron. Mussels are a good source of iron, which is important for carrying oxygen throughout the body.


Saad Gondal
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This dish is a great source of protein. Mussels are a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues.


Babal Seelro
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids. Mussels are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health.


Rafiatu Muntari
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and flavorful meal.


Myrtle Williams
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This spaghetti with mussels is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I had some leftover spaghetti from a previous meal, and I used it to make this dish. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of s


Jawwad Akhtar
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and a salad.


Mike Mbata
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I've made this spaghetti with mussels several times now, and it's always a hit. I like to use a variety of mussels, such as blue mussels, green mussels, and black mussels. I also like to add a little bit of saffron to the sauce for a bit of extra fla


Jacorey Clennon
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the mussels, and they always ask for seconds.


Ali Ramzan
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I love this spaghetti with mussels. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I like to add a little extra white wine to the sauce for a bit of extra flavor.


Ray Kawaida
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This spaghetti with mussels is a great dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I like to serve it with a side of garlic bread.


Jesmin Shilpi
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and light. I served it with a side of grilled asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.


Arya Lamichhane
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This spaghetti with mussels is a great way to use up leftover mussels. I had some leftover mussels from a seafood boil, and I used them to make this dish. The mussels were still plump and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of


Tofial Ahmed
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mussels. But I'm so glad I did! The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kenneth Heath
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This dish is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. The mussels were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Alex Vargas
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I've made this spaghetti with mussels recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little extra red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.


Yaqoob Sardar
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This spaghetti with mussels is a seafood lover's dream! The mussels were plump and juicy, and the spaghetti was perfectly cooked. The sauce was light and flavorful, with a hint of garlic and white wine. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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