Mussels With White Wine and Pasta

"A beautiful appetizer, in a delicious sauce, loved throughout Europe. Buy small mussels so they are the same size as the pasta. Aby short pasta such as ditaloni or short penne ca be used."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
4

ingredients

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directions

  • Scrub the mussels. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Finely chop the parsley.
  • Heat half the butter with the oil, then add the garlic and mussels.
  • Pour in the wine, season, cover and cook over a high heat until the mussels open.
  • Drain the mussels, keeping the cooking liquid. Remove the mussels from the shells, and discard the shells and any that haven't opened.
  • Heat the remaining butter in a pan, and add the mussel juices and the cream.
  • Cook gently to reduce to a rich, creamy consistency. Then add the mussels and parsley.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and add to the sauce. Toss together over a low heat and serve.

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I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
 
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