Ingredients
- 2 pounds well-scrubbed mussels, the smaller the better
- 7 plum tomatoes, about 1 pound
- Salt to taste, if desired
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
- ¾ pound linguine
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
727 calories; 27 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 78 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 39 grams protein; 104 milligrams cholesterol; 671 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Rinse the mussels and drain thoroughly. Put them in a heavy-bottom kettle and cover closely. It is not necessary to add liquid. As the mussels cook, shake them in the kettle to redistribute them. Let steam 3 to 4 minutes or until the mussels open. Uncover.
- Line a bowl with a fine sieve and line the sieve with a double thickness of cheesecloth. Pour the liquid from the kettle into it; there should be almost 3/4 cup. Set aside. Empty the mussels into a flat dish and set aside.
- Drop the tomatoes into a basin of boiling water and let stand 9 seconds. Drain and, using a small paring knife, pull the skin from each. Cut away and discard the core from each. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes. There should be about 2 1/4 cups.
- Bring about 10 cups of water to the boil and add salt to taste.
- Meanwhile, put the oil in skillet and add the garlic. Cook briefly without browning and add the tomatoes. Cook about 2 minutes and add the reserved mussel liquid, hot red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 minutes and add the cream. Bring to the boil and add the mussels with any accumulated liquid. Bring to the boil and remove from the heat. Stir in the basil.
- Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook 10 to 12 minutes to the desired doneness. Drain and add to the mussels and serve.
35 minutes
Dining and Cooking