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Linguine with Mussels and Fresh Herbs

This vibrant linguine with mussels and fresh herbs is a celebration of coastal flavours and simple, high-quality ingredients. By simmering fresh mussels in a fragrant base of white wine, fennel seeds, and garlic, you create a light yet deeply savoury sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. The addition of a generous handful of aromatic basil, dill, and parsley brings a bright, garden-fresh finish to the dish, making it a perfect choice for an elegant evening meal.

As a high-protein dinner option, this seafood pasta is as nutritious as it is delicious. Using cultivated mussels ensures the dish is sustainable and easy to prepare at home, while the touch of Parmigiano-Reggiano adds a sophisticated salty depth. Serve it immediately with a final flourish of herbs for a restaurant-quality experience in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients for Linguine with Mussels and Fresh Herbs

  • 60ml extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 4 large garlic cloves, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

  • 1/4 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes

  • 240ml dry white wine

  • 900g cultivated mussels, scrubbed

  • 450g thin linguine

  • 120ml grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped herbs such as basil, dill, flat-leaf parsley, and oregano

How to make Linguine with Mussels and Fresh Herbs

Heat oil and butter in a 5-to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat until foam subsides. Cook garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes with 1/4 teaspoons each of salt and pepper, stirring, until garlic is softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mussels and cook, covered, shaking pot occasionally, just until mussels open wide, 5 to 8 minutes. (Discard any that remain unopened after 8 minutes.) Remove from heat and keep warm.

Meanwhile, cook linguine in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 120ml cooking water, then drain linguine.

Toss linguine with mussels and any liquid from pot, cheese, and herbs. Thin with reserved cooking water if desired.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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