Spaghetti with mussels and basil


Spaghetti with mussels and basil
Mussels and pasta cooked separately, then combined in a cream sauce made with the reduced mussel juices.
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Last modified on: September 14th 2011
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 20 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 1 hour 40 min.
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Stage 1 - 1 hour 4 min.
Spaghetti with mussels and basil
Cook the mussels 'Marinière', then shell them (yes, I know this is a lot of work...).

Set aside.

Stage 2 - 20 min.
Spaghetti with mussels and basil
Pour the mussel cooking juices into a small pan (leave the very bottom, as this always contains some sand). Reduce by 3/4 over high heat.

Pour in 250 ml liquid cream, pepper generously, but don't add salt at this point, as the cooking juices are generally quite salty. Leave to thicken on low heat.

Check seasoning.

Stage 3 - 8 min.
Spaghetti with mussels and basil
Cook the spaghetti, drain and return to the pan over low heat.

Stage 4 - 5 min.
Spaghetti with mussels and basil
Add the shelled mussels, pour in the sauce, add the grated Parmesan and mix well.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Spaghetti with mussels and basil
Finish by scattering with basil leaves (cut small using scissors).

Stage 6
Spaghetti with mussels and basil
Serve immediately.
Remarks
Be careful when seasoning, as the mussel cooking liquid is generally fairly salty already, so you shouldn't need to add more salt. But add plenty of pepper, and do taste frequently.
And to drink?
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Can be reheated gently.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe240 RDI=90 %510 RDI=50 %140 RDI=20 %4,230 RDI=210 %17,700 RDI: 210 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=5 %30 RDI=2 %6 RDI=1 %220 RDI=10 %900 RDI: 10 %
Per person40 RDI=20 %90 RDI=8 %20 RDI=3 %700 RDI=40 %2,950 RDI: 40 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Mollusc, Sulfites, Milk, Gluten, Egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 8.25 €
  • Per person : 1.40 €

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