Pasta con le Cozze

Pasta con le Cozze is a delightful Italian dish that combines fresh, briny mussels with al dente pasta in a fragrant garlic and white wine sauce. This seafood pasta is not only rich in flavor but also offers a taste of coastal Italian cuisine right at your table.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 200 grams
• Fresh mussels - 400 grams, cleaned
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• White wine - 100 ml
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the cleaned mussels and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, followed by the white wine. Cover the skillet and let the mussels steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until they open up.
4. Remove any mussels that have not opened and discard them. Stir in the cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water, tossing everything together to coat the pasta evenly.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from mussels, beneficial for heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and overall health.

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