Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our delectable Spaghetti with Garlic Mussels in Black Olive Sauce. This classic Italian dish combines the vibrant flavors of the sea with the rustic charm of traditional Italian cooking. Dive into a symphony of tastes as plump mussels, sautéed in aromatic garlic and white wine, mingle with briny black olives and juicy tomatoes. The succulent seafood and briny olives are enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Served over perfectly cooked spaghetti, this dish is a testament to the beauty of simple yet exquisite cuisine.
Indulge in the delightful variations of this classic recipe, each offering a unique twist on the original. Discover the vibrant flavors of the Spaghetti with Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce, where a touch of heat elevates the dish to tantalizing new heights. For a lighter and refreshing take, try the Spaghetti with Mussels in White Wine Sauce, where the delicate flavors of white wine and herbs shine through. And for a vegetarian delight, explore the Spaghetti with Black Olives and Artichokes, a meatless marvel that bursts with Mediterranean flavors.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary treat. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!
BUCATINI WITH OLIVE-CAPER SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, pile the garlic, 1 tablespoon capers and the red pepper flakes on a cutting board; mince, then mash with the flat side of a chef's knife to make a paste. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the olive oil, tomatoes, olives, the remaining 1 tablespoon capers and the butter. Stir in the basil and cheese.
- Add the pasta to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss until the butter is melted, adding the reserved cooking water to moisten, if needed. Season with salt.
SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO
This simple Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, a classic Italian pasta with garlic and olive oil, takes only 5 ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make! Add your favorite salad for an easy weeknight dinner.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt the water well (about 2 tablespoons of kosher salt). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until just al dante or a little before (mine took about 9 minutes). Before you drain the pasta, make sure to reserve about 1 ½ cups of the pasta cook water.
- Meanwhile, 4 minutes after you add the pasta to the boiling water, warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, tossing regularly until the garlic is just turning golden brown (manage the heat well so that the garlic does not overcook). Add the red pepper flakes and toss for 30 seconds or so. If the pasta is not ready, move the oil off the heat for now.
- Carefully ladle the reserved pasta cooking water in the pan. Bring to a simmer until the liquid reduces by about 1/3.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss around for a couple of minutes. Turn the heat off and add the parmesan and parsley. Toss to combine.
- Allow the pasta a couple more minutes to rest and absorb the sauce. Serve with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes to the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Sodium 92.1 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BLACK OLIVE PASTA SAUCE.
Make and share this Black Olive Pasta Sauce. recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tisme
Categories European
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a deep pan, and add the garlic and chili and cook over a medium heat until they are a golden colour.
- Peel the tomatoes and chop roughly, add these to the pan, and season with the salt and pepper, cook over a low heat for about 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Before serving add the capers, olives and parsley.
- Serve with cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 285.3, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 0.9
GARLIC SPAGHETTI SAUCE
I adopted this recipe from Zaar some time ago and finally got round to trying it myself. It's quick and simple and full of fresh flavours. I prefer using basil but the original recipe stated parsley so I left it here for you to choose. Try adding some sliced black olives, fried or marinated mushrooms or sun blush tomatoes at the end.
Provided by -Sylvie-
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To make spaghetti sauce, cook garlic in butter and olive oil over medium low heat just until the garlic is soft but not browned.
- Stir in the parsley or basil and cook for 2 minutes (stirring constantly) until the herbs are limp but still green.
- Pour sauce hot over cooked spaghetti, toss lightly to coat and top with parmesan cheese.
- Serve with french bread and extra Parmasan cheese at the table.
- This garlic sauce will cover 3/4-1 pound of spaghetti or other pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 104.7, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.4
PASTA WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS, OLIVES AND BREADCRUMBS
Bread crumbs, crisped in olive oil with garlic, make a flavorful addition to just about any pasta. Make your own bread crumbs if you've got bread that's drying out, and keep them in the freezer.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the sliced garlic over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan or skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic turns golden, about two minutes. Do not let it take on any more color than this. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon and discard, then add the bread crumbs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until the bread crumbs are crisp. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
- Return the pan to medium heat, and add the remaining olive oil, the red pepper flakes and the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic smells fragrant, and add the tomatoes, capers and olives. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the spaghetti. Cook al dente, following the cooking recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the suggested time. Drain, and toss with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and parsley on top, toss again briefly and serve, passing the Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 535 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
PASTA WITH MUSSELS IN TOMATO SAUCE
Semolina linguine is a traditional and wonderful pasta to use. But you can make the dish with whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta; both are getting better and better. Look for a flat noodle like tagliatelle, fettuccine or linguine. If you use whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta, make sure not to overcook it. My rule of thumb is to check for doneness a minute before the suggested cooking time on the package; noodles should be cooked al dente.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pulse tomatoes with juices in food processor just a few times to break down into a coarse purée; set aside. Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a wide skillet or saucepan with lid, combine crushed garlic clove and shallot with white wine. Bring to a boil and add mussels. Cover and cook, shaking pan from time to time, 2 to 4 minutes, or until mussels open up. Check mussels after 2 minutes; transfer open mussels to a bowl using tongs. Cover pan again, wait another minute, and repeat until all mussels have opened.
- Leave mussels to cool in bowl until easily removed from shells. Remove half from shells and leave other half intact. Taste a mussel; if it is sandy, give them all a very quick rinse and drain in a colander. Transfer to a bowl and keep covered while you make tomato sauce.
- Place a strainer over another bowl, line with cheesecloth and strain the liquid in the pan into bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup. Rinse and dry pan.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in pan and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomatoes, thyme or marjoram (or both), and sugar.
- Turn heat up to medium-high and cook, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes, until tomatoes have cooked down slightly. Add 1/2 cup broth from mussels, stir together and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt as needed (you may not need to add any). Tip all mussels, shelled and unshelled, into sauce, cover and turn heat to very low or remove from heat if not serving right away. Keep warm while you cook pasta.
- Warm a large bowl for the pasta. When water for pasta comes to a rolling boil, salt generously and add pasta. Cook al dente, following the directions on the package. Drain and toss in the warm bowl with tomato sauce, mussels and parsley. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1095 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality mussels. Fresh mussels should be tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in their shells. Avoid any mussels that are open or have a foul odor.
- Clean the mussels thoroughly. Before cooking, use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels clean and remove any dirt or grit. You can also soak the mussels in cold water for 30 minutes to help remove any sand or debris.
- Cook the mussels until they open. Mussels are cooked when their shells open. Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.
- Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce you use for your spaghetti with mussels should be flavorful and complement the seafood. A simple olive oil and garlic sauce is a good option, or you can try a more complex sauce that includes tomatoes, wine, or herbs.
- Serve the spaghetti with mussels immediately. Spaghetti with mussels is best served immediately after cooking, while the mussels are still hot and juicy.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti with garlic mussels in black olive sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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