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Best Darn Mussels You'll Ever Eat - With Pasta Recipe

Best Darn Mussels You'll Ever Eat - With Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/3 lbs angel hair pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
1 -2 medium jalapeno pepper, de-seeded and finely chopped (use seeds if you're adventurous)
2 tbsp fresh basil (optional)
1 cup chardonnay wine
2 lbs mussels
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup swiss cheese (or montery jack)
1 tbsp flour
salt and pepper

Directions:

Grate cheese and toss in a bag with flour, set aside.
Cook angel hair pasta. Drain, then toss with olive oil. Put pasta in large serving dish and keep warm.
In large pot, sauté garlic, onions, jalapenos, and rosemary with the butter for one minute.
Add wine and mussels. Turn heat to high and steam for 3 minutes until shells open.
Remove mussels with slotted spoon and arrange in shells over pasta. Keep warm.
To the broth in the pot, add cheese and cream, then simmer until sauce starts to thicken, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and pour over mussels and pasta.
Garnish, then serve with crusty French bread and salad if desired.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped oregano and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1091.83 Kcal (4571 kJ)
Calories from fat	320.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.63g	55%
Cholesterol	129.67mg	43%
Sodium	774.93mg	32%
Potassium	1145.06mg	24%
Total Carbs	126.26g	42%
Sugars	7.98g	32%
Dietary Fiber	6.97g	28%
Protein	55.32g	111%
Vitamin C	27mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	538.6mg	2992%
Calcium	356.4mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.59 Kcal (861 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.71g	55%
Cholesterol	24.42mg	43%
Sodium	145.92mg	32%
Potassium	215.62mg	24%
Total Carbs	23.78g	42%
Sugars	1.5g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	28%
Protein	10.42g	111%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	45%
Iron	101.4mg	2992%
Calcium	67.1mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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