MUSSELS WITH PASTA AND BEANS

MUSSELS WITH PASTA AND BEANS image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds mussels,well washed
salt and pepper
1/2 pound rigatoni or other cut pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil,more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic,peeled and smashed
1 pinch of red pepper flakes
to taste
1 cup cannellini beans drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 cup fresh parsley chopped

Steps:

1. Put mussels in a large pot with a lid. Cover,turn heat to medium-high and when you hear the mussel liquid boiling reduce heat to maintain a steady bubble. Shake now and then,when mussels open,remove them. Let them cool slightly and shuck,reserving the cooking liquid. When liquid has cooled strain it 2. Meanwhile bring a pot of salted water to boil, cook pasta until not quite done (about 2 minutes short of where you would normally cook it),drain and set aside. 3. Put oil in a large skillet over a medium heat,add garlic and chili flakes cook, for about a minute. Add beans,wine,pasta and mussels;reduce heat to medium-low and stir to combine. Add as much cooking liquid as the mixture can accommodate without becoming soupy. Cook,stirring gently,until pasta is fully cooked and everything is warmed. Add more liquid if you like.Adjust seasonings,drizzle w/olive oil,sprinkle with parsley and serve.