Here’s a delicious recipe for linguine with mussels:
### Ingredients:
– 1 pound (450g) linguine
– 2 pounds (900g) 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. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. **Prepare the mussels:**
– Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
3. **Cook the mussels:**
– Add the mussels to the skillet, then pour in the white wine. Increase the heat to high, cover the skillet, and cook until the mussels open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
4. **Combine ingredients:**
– Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
– Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. If the sauce seems too dry, add a bit of the pasta cooking water to loosen it up.
5. **Season and serve:**
– Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and toss again.
– Serve the linguine with mussels immediately, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Enjoy your linguine with mussels!