Mussels and Pasta with Creamy Wine Sauce

Ingredients

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• 1 ounces linguine pasta
• 4 ounces frozen mussel meat
• 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
• 3 ounces cremini mushrooms
• Ground black pepper to taste
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• cup dry white wine
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• cup light whipping cream (18%)
• lemon, zested

Directions

Follow these steps to prepare the dish:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until it is tender yet firm to the bite. Save a bit of the cooking water for later use.
2. Place the mussel meat in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.
3. Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the mussels and cook them for about 3 minutes until they are fully thawed. Remove the mussels from the skillet and set them aside in a bowl.
4. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels and melt the remaining 3 teaspoons of butter in the same skillet.
5. Slice the mushrooms into smaller pieces and add them to the skillet. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
6. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute, or until it becomes fragrant.
7. Pour the dry white wine and add the red pepper flakes (optional) to the skillet. Let the wine reduce by half, about 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Stir in the light whipping cream and return the mussels to the skillet. Heat the mixture for another 1 to 2 minutes until everything is warmed through.
9. Transfer the cooked linguine to the skillet using tongs. Toss everything together so the pasta is well-coated in the sauce. If needed, add some reserved pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce to your preferred consistency.
10. Transfer the pasta and sauce to a plate and garnish with freshly zested lemon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 708

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.