Mussels or clams work well in this garlic rich pasta dish. Both
the pasta and the shellfish cook very quickly. Be sure to assemble the ingredients before
starting to cook.
Wash and scrb mussels to remove any debris on the outside of the shell.
Set aside. Heat a large pot of water to boiling for the pasta.
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add garlic, onion or
shallots, thyme, oregano, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until onion
is soft.
Add wine and bring to a simmer.
Cook cappellini in the boiling water until al dente (about 3 minutes),
then drain.
Add mussels to onion and wine mixture, cover and cook for 5 minutes or
until the shells open. Discard any unopened shells.
Pour pasta into a large, shallow serving dish. Pour mussels and sauce
over the pasta and serve.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 323
Calories from Fat 54 (17%)
% Daily Value*
9%Total Fat 6g
4%Saturated
Fat 0.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.6g
5%Cholesterol 16mg
7%Sodium 165mg
7%Potassium 236mg
16%Total
Carbohydrate 48g
1%Dietary
Fiber 0.3g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
24%Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
