Spaghetti alle Cozze
Prep Time: 10 minutes,
Cook Time: 15 minutes,
Time to Stand: 5 minutes,
Total Time: 30 minutes,
Ease of Cooking: Easy,
Servings: 4,
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving,
Cost of Ingredients: $15-$20 (depending on seafood prices),
Cuisine: Italian,
Course: Main course
Equipment
- Large pot, colander, frying pan, wooden spoon, serving bowls
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 lbs fresh mussels cleaned and debearded
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic option
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- **Salt and pepper to taste
- **Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
- Sauté the Garlic:
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
- Add the Mussels:
- Stir in the cleaned mussels, coating them with the garlic and oil. Pour in the white wine and cover the pan with a lid. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until the mussels open up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- Combine with Spaghetti:
- Add the drained spaghetti to the frying pan with the mussels. Toss everything together gently, adding a little reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Serve:
- Plate the spaghetti and mussels, garnishing with extra parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy your homemade Spaghetti alle Cozze!