Best Mussels Amore Recipes

MUSSELS MARINARA DI AMORE

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Mussels and linguine in a spicy tomato broth are very flavorful. To provide the correct ambiance, serve by candlelight with a crusty French bread and a bottle of wine.

Provided by donnamaria

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup white wine
1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
8 ounces linguini pasta
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.
Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.
Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MUSSELS AMORE!

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Divine Delicious Delectable! Be sure to discard any opened or cracked raw mussel shells. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Add some lovely crusty bread to sop up the sinfully good sauce.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs mussels, cleaned
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 green onions, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped plus extra to garnish
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried red chili pepper, to taste
2 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Put the mussels in a casserole dish with the wine, over high heat, and bring to a boil,cover.
Cook for a few minutes only, until the mussels have opened, stirring frequently to ensure they are evenly cooked.
Add remaining ingredients except butter,cook over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes.
Add butter at the last minute.
Sprinkle with chopped Dill and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.5, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 1558.9, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 62.3

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