Macaroni with mussels
Servings
2
Category:
Main Dishes
Good For:
Lunch or Dinner
Ingredients
- 500g macaroni
- 500g canned shelled mussels
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Minerva
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (sweet or spicy according to taste)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dill
- salt
- pepper
Step by step directions
Step 1
Combine chopped herbs and set aside.
Step 2
Drain the mussels and remove the tough little hairs in the centre of each.
Step 3
Cook macaroni according to directions on the package.
Step 4
In the meantime, heat the olive oil and add the onion and red pepper flakes.
Step 5
Sauté for 2 minutes and add wine.
Step 6
Allow to simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add the herbs, salt and pepper and allow to simmer for about one minute.
Step 8
Add the mussels, simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
Step 9
Drain macaroni and add the mussel sauce.
Step 10
Toss together and serve immediately.
