Mussels Marinara di Amore

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mussels Marinara di Amore

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

Italian Bread Bowls

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.

Step 2

Add tomatoes oregano basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.

Step 5

Pour over hot pasta sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.

Nutritional Information

Mussels Marinara di Amore

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 303.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13g 26%

Carbohydrates: 52.8g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 5.3g 21%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 8.9mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 926.7IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 33.7mg 56%

Folate: 131.5mcg 33%

Calcium: 84.6mg 9%

Iron: 7.1mg 39%

Magnesium: 55.6mg 20%

Potassium: 553mg 16%

Sodium: 187.8mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 48.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.