ZITI WITH MUSSELS AND BROCCOLI

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds mussel, beards and barnacles removed, washed and drained well
1 bay leaf
4 cloves
1 bunch broccoli, about 3/4 pound
3/4 pound Salt
3/4 pound ziti
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 small jalapeno pepper, chopped,
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place the mussels in a saucepan with the bay leaf and cloves. Cover tightly and cook over high heat, shaking the pan occasionally, about 3 minutes or until all the mussels are opened.
  • Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool. Reserve the broth from the mussels, and strain. When the mussels are cool enough to handle, remove the meat and discard the shells.
  • Cut the broccoli into florets by removing the stems, then peel and cut the stems into bite-size pieces. Drop the broccoli into boiling salted water to cover and when the water returns to a boil, cook exactly 1 minute. Scoop out the broccoli and let the water return to a boil.
  • Add the ziti to the boiling water, stir and cook about 9 minutes, or to the desired degree of doneness. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook briefly, but do not brown. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, the reserved mussel cooking liquid, oregano, jalapeno pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add the drained ziti and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the mussels, the broccoli and butter. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 530, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 971 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Sikandar Arif
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This was a great dish to make for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and it didn't take too long. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this a


Chandul Perera
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Janbaz Boos
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This was a great dish to make for a special occasion. It was easy to make and it looked very impressive. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly.


Wandile Ndlovu
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This dish was a little too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more garlic and chili flakes next time. Otherwise, it was a good dish. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfect


Dhan kumar muktan
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I'm not a fan of mussels, so I used clams instead. It was still very good. The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly.


Kaiden Owen
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This was a great way to use up some leftover broccoli. I also added some leftover roasted red peppers. It was delicious. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The ziti pasta was also cooked perfectly.


Gary Slattery
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I'm not a fan of ziti pasta, so I used penne instead. It was still very good. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and penne pasta were also cooked perfectly.


Paige Cottle
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This was a great dish to make for a crowd. It was easy to scale up the recipe and it was still very good. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly.


nicki B
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly.


Ateeq ur rahman
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili flakes next time. Otherwise, it was a good dish. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly.


Nalukwago Ever
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I'm not a fan of mussels, so I used shrimp instead. It was still very good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly.


Midder
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This was a great way to use up some leftover mussels. I added a little white wine to the broth and it was delicious. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly.


Suzy Gist
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I'm not a fan of broccoli, so I substituted spinach. It was still very good. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The ziti pasta was also cooked perfectly.


Mohona Akter Tumpa
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Otherwise, it was a good dish. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly.


Old Man broke again
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mr. polo
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and didn't take too long. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Modhu Karim
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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 broth was flavorful. The broccoli and ziti pasta were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Shohel Miya
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it. The mussels were plump and juicy, the broccoli was perfectly tender, and the ziti pasta was cooked al dente. The broth was also very flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Scots Scuba Queen
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Absolutely delicious! The combination of mussels, broccoli, and ziti pasta is perfect. The broth is flavorful and the mussels are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.