Spaghetti with mussels and basil
Mussels and pasta cooked separately, then combined in a cream sauce made with the reduced mussel juices.
168 K 3.9/5 (31 reviews)
1 hour 40 min.
Easy
6 people
11 IngredientsLast modified on: September 14th 2011
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
500 g mussels - 2
250 ml dry white wine - 3
1 onion - 4
25 g butter - 5
1 bunch parsley - 6
700 g spaghetti - 7
250 ml liquid cream - 8
1 bunch Basil - 9
100 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) - 10
salt - 11
pepper - Total weight: 1,960 grams
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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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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.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 240 RDI=90 % | 510 RDI=50 % | 140 RDI=20 % | 4,230 RDI=210 % | 17,700 RDI: 210 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=5 % | 30 RDI=2 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 220 RDI=10 % | 900 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 40 RDI=20 % | 90 RDI=8 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 700 RDI=40 % | 2,950 RDI: 40 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 8.25 €
- Per person : 1.40 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Spaghetti
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Mussels
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Liquid cream
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Dry white wine
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