Mussels Marinara
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I have grown up in Spain eating seafood. One of my favorite things to eat while eating seafood has always been mussels. Mussels are very versatile and there are many ways in which you can prepared them. Often times I like to use them with pasta. This mussels Marinara recipe was easy and quick to put together. If you are like me and like healthy, comforting food you will love this recipe.
My kids have also grown eating seafood. When ever I prepare recipes with any type of seafood, especially mussels, they go crazy so I tend to double the batch when making such recipes so that we an enjoy it at least a couple of times.
People seem to think that cooking mussels is hard. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Once you place the mussels in the pan they take just about 5-8 minutes to cook. Steaming mussels is super quick once the steam environment is secured. They are tasty, healthy and something I like to even serve as an appetizer when ever we have company.
The mussels I always use are PEI mussels. These are processors based in the Province of Prince Edward Island who produce 80% of all the fresh mussels sold in North America! If you go to their website you will find tips on how to steam and cook mussels, how to choose mussels when buying and much more!
The Prince Edward Island aquaculture industry is known to be one of the most sustainable industries in the world. Specifically, PEI Mussel farming is a shining example of how nutritious and delicious food can be raised in a sustainable way.
PEI Mussels feed on natural food particles, which are present in the water column and do not require feed. They get all their nourishment naturally, from the pristine ocean waters that surround them while they grow.
If you are going to consume mussels, PEI mussels is the way to go.
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If you are like me and love to consume seafood, especially mussels, you will love this Mussels Marinara recipe. From start to finish it just takes about 20 minutes. Super easy, fast, tasty, and healthy. You can even make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free pasta so make sure you use which ever pasta you like best. Anything goes.
Until my next recipe
Enjoy!
PrintMussels Marinara
Miryam's original recipe
Yield: 20 minutes
Total Time: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 (25.25 oz jar) marinara sauce
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bay leave
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 tsp celtic salt
- 3 lbs live mussels
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic, bay leaf and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce, salt and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the mussels, cover and cook until the mussels open, about 5 minutes; discard any mussels that do not open. Add the cooked pasta and combine.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Hello there. My name is Miryam and I am the clinical dietitian and Physician Assistant behind Eat Good 4 Life. My wish is to inspire you to start cooking healthier so that you can live a longer and happier life. Thanks for stopping by (
Quick recipes are always good, thank you for sharing.
I am just IN LOVE with this pasta! While I didn’t grow up on seafood – being from a landlocked state made that hard – I fell in love with it turning my time in Louisiana. And I know my husband will ADORE this pasta! Well done!
Muscles are something I need to try! You make it look and sound so easy!
This pasta looks incredible! I need to make it for our next date night at home because I know my Hubby will love it!
look delicious!!! Thank u
This looks so delicious! This would be perfect for date night or girls night in!
This is better than ANYTHING you can get at a restaurant. YUM
The dish looks delicious, thanks for sharing the detailed recipe, it’s useful!
We will love to see PEI, this recipe is my favorite…
Mussels are fragile and some will die before you cook them So buy a little extra to compensate.