Mussels Provencal Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mussels Provencal Recipe

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

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried tarragon

36 raw green-lipped mussels

½ cup olives

2 fresh tomatoes

chopped

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 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.

Step 3

Stir in olives and fresh tomatoes. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.

Step 4

Serve mussels and sauce over pasta.

Nutritional Information

Mussels Provencal Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 309.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.6g 31%

Carbohydrates: 50.3g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 6.6g

Fat: 5.5g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 16.1mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1202.1IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.4mg 49%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 18.5mg 31%

Folate: 131.9mcg 33%

Calcium: 89.3mg 9%

Iron: 10.9mg 61%

Magnesium: 40.1mg 14%

Potassium: 553.1mg 16%

Sodium: 325.5mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 49.4

*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.