Mussels and Pasta with Creamy Wine Sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until tender yet firm to the bite. Reserve cooking water.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place mussel meat in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly with cold water.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add mussels and cook until thawed, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Wipe out the skillet with paper towels. Melt remaining 3 teaspoons butter. Cut large mushrooms into smaller pieces. Add to the skillet and sprinkle with pepper. Cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add wine and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until wine reduces by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and mussels. Heat until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Transfer linguine to the skillet with tongs. Toss to coat in sauce. Add some reserved cooking water to thin sauce, if desired. Transfer to a plate and garnish with lemon zest.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1 servings total)