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Creamy Saffron Pasta With Spinach and Mussels Recipe

Creamy Saffron Pasta With Spinach and Mussels Recipe

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Creamy Saffron Pasta With Spinach and Mussels

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs mussels
kosher salt
1 lb small pasta ( fusilli or casarecce)
4 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 very large shallots, sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
3/4 tsp saffron
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Place the mussels in large bowl full of water and ice. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and let mussels sit for 1 hour to purge. Rinse mussels in cold running water, pull off any beards and discard, and set mussels aside.
Bring large pot of water to a boil, and salt it well. Add pasta, and cook until al dente. Add spinach to hot water with pasta at last second, stir once to submerge, then drain.
Meanwhile, in wide braising pan, heat oil and butter over medium heat until melted. Add shallots and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Sweat, stirring often with wooden spoon, until shallots are soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add white wine, and simmer for 1 minute. Add chicken stock and saffron, cover and increase heat to high, and bring liquid to a boil.
Add mussels to pot, and lower heat to medium. Cover and simmer until all mussels have opened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Add drained pasta and spinach, and return to low heat, stirring for 1 minute, until pasta has absorbed some of the sauce and color of the saffron. Remove mussels from shells and stir back into pasta if desired. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	498.3 Kcal (2086 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.14g	23%
Cholesterol	119.71mg	40%
Sodium	731.78mg	30%
Potassium	1155.56mg	25%
Total Carbs	50.56g	17%
Sugars	5.26g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.29g	9%
Protein	36.61g	73%
Vitamin C	31.2mg	52%
Iron	11.7mg	65%
Calcium	125.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.62 Kcal (430 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.12g	23%
Cholesterol	24.65mg	40%
Sodium	150.7mg	30%
Potassium	237.97mg	25%
Total Carbs	10.41g	17%
Sugars	1.08g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	9%
Protein	7.54g	73%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	52%
Iron	2.4mg	65%
Calcium	25.8mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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