Mussels Provencal

          

A tomato sauce recipe for mussels is great if you don’t like the usual wine recipes (like me!). There is no salt or butter. Here’s a tip to make sure mussels are fresh: tap the opening of the mussel on a hard surface, if the shell closes you’ve got yourself some nice fresh mussels!

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package fettuccini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon tomato paste
5 fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
36 raw green-lipped mussels
1/2 cup olives
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms, and add the mussels. Season with basil, oregano, and tarragon. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in olives and fresh tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Serve mussels and sauce over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 310 kcal
Carbohydrates: 50.3 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Fat: 5.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Protein: 15.6 g
Sodium: 325 mg

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