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Mussels alla Napoletano (Naples Style Mussels)

30 min
10 min prep
20 min cook

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Shallot(s), finely chopped
  • 3 Large fresh basil, freshly torn
  • 2 pt Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 3 oz Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano All Natural Cheese
  • 3 tbsp Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 lb Fresh mussels
  • 8 oz Central Market Mafaldine IGP Pasta di Gragnano
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Fresh garlic cloves, finely crushed
  • 2 tbsp Salted butter

Instructions

  1. Rinse mussels under cool, clear running water. Discard any that do not close completely when rinsed.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Drizzle with reserved water and cover to keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic, stir and cook to soften about 1 minute.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to soften tomatoes. Add wine, butter and mussels. Turn heat down to medium.
  5. Stir and cover tightly with a lid. Allow mussels to cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until mussels open up. Discard any that do not open during cooking.
  6. Add pasta to cooked mussels and stir to coat with pan sauces. Divide among serving bowls.

Nutrition

56gCarbs
22gFat
25gProtein

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories580
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 22g
    • 34%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 7g
    • 35%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 55mg
    • 18%
  • Sodium
    • 880mg
    • 37%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 56g
    • 19%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 5g
  • Sugars
    • 6g
  • Protein
    • 25g
  • Vitamin C
    • 50%
  • Calcium
    • 10%
  • Iron
    • 35%
  • Vitamin A
    • 40%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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