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Extra Garlic Mussels Linguine with Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound of linguine
- 2 pounds of fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.
- Remove the mussels from the pot and set aside, leaving the garlic butter in the pot.
- Pour the heavy cream into the pot with the garlic butter and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked linguine to the pot and toss to coat the pasta in the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Gently stir in the cooked mussels and chopped parsley, reserving some for garnish.
- Divide the mussels linguine into serving bowls, garnish with additional parsley, and serve hot. Enjoy!
Extra Garlic Mussels Linguine with creamy Alfredo sauce is a delectable Italian seafood pasta dish. Originating from the coastal regions of Italy, this dish combines the briny flavors of fresh mussels with the rich creaminess of Alfredo sauce. Renowned chefs like Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali have popularized this dish in their restaurants, infusing it with their own unique culinary twists. The key to a perfect Extra Garlic Mussels Linguine lies in using the freshest mussels, infusing the dish with ample garlic, and achieving the perfect balance of creaminess in the Alfredo sauce. For the best version of this dish, head to authentic Italian seafood restaurants or coastal eateries known for their expertise in preparing seafood pasta.
35 min
4
580 calories
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