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
Keywords for this recipe:PastaSpaghettiBasilCreamy sauceFor 6 people, you will need:
- 0
500 g mussels - 1
250 ml dry white wine - 2
1 onion - 3
25 g butter - 4
1 bunch parsley - 5
700 g spaghetti - 6
250 ml liquid cream - 7
1 bunch basil - 8
100 g Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan) - 9
salt - 10
pepper - Total weight: 1,960 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour 20 min. | 20 min. | 1 hour 40 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 1 hour 4 min.
Stage 2 - 20 min.
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.
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.
Cook the spaghetti, drain and return to the pan over low heat.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Add the shelled mussels, pour in the sauce, add the grated Parmesan and mix well.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Finish by scattering with basil leaves (cut small using scissors).
Stage 6
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.Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 4,227 Kcal or 17,698 Kj | 237 gr | 514 gr | 136 gr |
| 211 % | 91 % | 48 % | 21 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 216 Kcal or 904 Kj | 12 gr | 26 gr | 7 gr |
| 11 % | 5 % | 2 % | 1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 705 Kcal or 2,952 Kj | 40 gr | 86 gr | 23 gr |
| 35 % | 15 % | 8 % | 3 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 8.25 €
- Per person : 1.38 €
Note : These prices are only approximate.
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Spaghetti: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Spaghetti with smoked salmon, Spaghetti Carbonara, ... All |
| Mussels: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Curried mussels with cabbage, Normandy seafood stew, Mussels with beurre d'escargot, Quiche Bretonne, Fillets of sole Dieppoise, ... All |
| Dry white wine: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Seafood sauerkraut, Rosemary steamed fish, Pork chops in the oven, Melt-in-the mouth meat and vegetables in a sealed casserole, Penne with purple artichokes, ... All |
| Liquid cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Triple-Cheese Pumpkin Gratin, Leek fondue, Pistachio ice cream, Raw beetroot mousse with walnuts, Penne with Mushrooms, ... All |
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