Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe for linguine with mussels:
### Ingredients:
– 1 pound linguine
– 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
– 4 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 cup dry white wine
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Lemon wedges for serving
### Instructions:
1. **Cook the Linguine:**
– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
– Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente.
– Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
2. **Prepare the Mussels:**
– In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
– Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
3. **Cook the Mussels:**
– Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet and pour in the white wine.
– Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
4. **Combine Linguine and Mussels:**
– Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
– Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing gently to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
– Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. **Serve:**
– Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
– Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your delicious linguine with mussels!
