Spaghetti with Mussels and White Beans

Health score
38%
Spaghetti with Mussels and White Beans
45 min.
6
603kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Spaghetti with Mussels and White Beans, a dish that beautifully marries the flavors of the sea with the heartiness of Italian cuisine. This recipe is perfect for those who appreciate the rich, briny taste of fresh mussels, complemented by the creamy texture of cannellini beans and the vibrant acidity of whole peeled tomatoes. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick yet impressive lunch or dinner that will leave your guests raving.

The combination of garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and a splash of dry white wine creates a fragrant sauce that envelops the spaghetti, making each bite a burst of flavor. With a generous sprinkle of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, this dish not only tastes incredible but also looks stunning on the plate. At 603 calories per serving, it’s a satisfying meal that doesn’t compromise on taste or nutrition.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meals, this Spaghetti with Mussels and White Beans is sure to impress. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dish that captures the essence of coastal dining right in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes whole peeled canned
  • 15 ounce cannellini beans white rinsed canned ( kidney)
  • cup wine dry white
  • 0.3 cup flat parsley chopped
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • servings kosher salt 
  • pounds mussels scrubbed
  • tablespoons olive oil divided plus more for drizzling
  • 0.5 teaspoons pepper red crushed
  • pound pasta like spaghetti 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavypot over medium-low heat.
  2. Add garlic andred pepper flakes and cook, stirring often,until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes with juices, crushing tomatoeslightly with your hands. Increase heat tomedium-high. Cook, stirring often, untilsauce thickens, 10-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot ofboiling salted water, stirring occasionally,until al dente.
  5. Drain pasta, reserving1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
  6. Add beans and wine to sauce. Cook,stirring often, until wine has almost evaporated,about 4 minutes.
  7. Add mussels and1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cover; cook, stirringoccasionally, until mussels open, about4 minutes (discard any that do not open).
  8. Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquidto mussels and stir to coat. Reduce heat tomedium and continue stirring, adding morecooking liquid as needed, until sauce coatspasta. Divide among bowls.
  9. Drizzle with oil;garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories603kcal
Protein17.71%
Fat25.65%
Carbs56.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.33
Glycemic Load
28.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
33.419130520976%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
5.41mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.45mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:603.19kcal
30.16%
Fat:16.42g
25.26%
Saturated Fat:4.31g
26.93%
Carbohydrates:81.56g
27.19%
Net Carbohydrates:74.23g
26.99%
Sugar:5.81g
6.46%
Cholesterol:31.62mg
10.54%
Sodium:618.77mg
26.9%
Alcohol:4.12g
100%
Alcohol %:1.26%
100%
Protein:25.5g
51.01%
Manganese:3.87mg
193.48%
Vitamin B12:9.26µg
154.35%
Selenium:84µg
120%
Vitamin K:53.36µg
50.82%
Iron:7.81mg
43.4%
Phosphorus:397.75mg
39.78%
Magnesium:123.08mg
30.77%
Potassium:1040.6mg
29.73%
Fiber:7.33g
29.31%
Copper:0.56mg
28.03%
Vitamin C:22.42mg
27.18%
Folate:107.09µg
26.77%
Vitamin E:3.5mg
23.35%
Zinc:3.39mg
22.59%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.85%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.83%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.83%
Vitamin B3:3.65mg
18.26%
Calcium:141.23mg
14.12%
Vitamin A:654.98IU
13.1%
Vitamin B5:1.05mg
10.45%
Source:Epicurious