Linguine with Mussels

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
63%
Linguine with Mussels
45 min.
2
517kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your culinary repertoire with a dish that's both sophisticated and simple, look no further than Linguine with Mussels. This delightful meal brings the ocean's bounty to your table, combining fresh mussels with the comforting texture of perfectly cooked linguine. With a health score of 63, it's a dish that respects your body while tantalizing your taste buds.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed fennel and garlic wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this delicious side dish, lunch, or main course. The combination of tomato, fresh herbs, and a splash of dry vermouth creates a savory sauce that perfectly coats the noodles and enhances the natural sweetness of the mussels. Each bite is a celebration of flavors that transport you to seaside dining, all without the use of dairy.

This recipe is not only dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions, but it's also packed with nutrition. With a calorie count of 517 per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a meal that fits into a balanced diet. Perfect for a weekend dinner or a special occasion, Linguine with Mussels is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. So grab your frying pan and prepare for a culinary adventure that’s ready in just 45 minutes!

Ingredients

  • cups pasta hot cooked uncooked ( 4 ounces pasta)
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • cup vermouth dry
  • 0.5 cup fennel bulb chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoon thyme leaves fresh
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 28  mussels fresh scrubbed
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup tomatoes diced
  • tablespoon tomato paste 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add fennel, onion, and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomato and next 6 ingredients (tomato through pepper); bring to a boil.
  4. Add mussels; cover and cook 3 minutes or until shells open.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat, and discard any unopened shells.
  6. Let mussels cool. Reserve 10 shells with meat intact.
  7. Remove the meat from remaining shells, and add meat to tomato mixture; discard shells.
  8. Combine water and cornstarch; add to tomato mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon 1 cup pasta onto individual serving plates; top each with 1 cup sauce, and 5 mussels in shells.

Nutrition Facts

Calories517kcal
Protein22.13%
Fat17%
Carbs60.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
196.25
Glycemic Load
25.47
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.456086822178%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.23mg
Naringenin
0.51mg
Apigenin
12.96mg
Luteolin
0.53mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.42mg
Myricetin
1.05mg
Quercetin
8.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:517.08kcal
25.85%
Fat:8.28g
12.74%
Saturated Fat:1.38g
8.61%
Carbohydrates:66.7g
22.23%
Net Carbohydrates:61.06g
22.2%
Sugar:6.39g
7.1%
Cholesterol:31.99mg
10.66%
Sodium:703.7mg
30.6%
Alcohol:11.4g
100%
Alcohol %:2.6%
100%
Protein:24.24g
48.49%
Manganese:4.63mg
231.73%
Vitamin B12:13.71µg
228.48%
Selenium:90.74µg
129.62%
Vitamin K:121.69µg
115.9%
Vitamin C:37.28mg
45.19%
Iron:7.69mg
42.74%
Phosphorus:365.9mg
36.59%
Vitamin A:1560.55IU
31.21%
Potassium:889.54mg
25.42%
Folate:93.53µg
23.38%
Fiber:5.64g
22.56%
Magnesium:89.95mg
22.49%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.86%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.3%
Copper:0.38mg
19.15%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.45%
Vitamin B3:3.41mg
17.05%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.62%
Vitamin E:2.26mg
15.04%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.57%
Calcium:88.69mg
8.87%
Source:My Recipes