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Mussels Marinara di Amore

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"Mussels and linguine in a spicy tomato broth are very flavorful. To provide the correct ambiance, serve by candlelight with a crusty French bread and a bottle of wine." — donnamaria

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.
Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.
Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 04, 2004

This dish was absolutely fabulous! I did alter the recipe somewhat to include scallops and shrimp as well, and added one minced shallot to the garlic and olive oil. I will definitely make this one again!

—AMAZONWOMAN4

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 15, 2011

It's not really far for me to give this more or less stars. I didn't try it but made it for my husband who likes mussels only problem is we are not able to get fresh mussels up where we live so I used frozen and they came out chewy. So I dont think the problem was the dish but the mussels, he did like the sauce with it, although it was a little light for his taste.

—Athenarose

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Jun 15, 2003

Good stuff. I make it a little hotter by adding hot sauce and crushed red pepper. When the store is out of mussels, I have substituted little neck clams.

—4PIPPI

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Jun 04, 2004

Very good and flavourful I added about 4 crushed cloves of garlic as I like it garlicky. Otherwise I followed recipe exactly. thanks

—pteclaire

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Jun 15, 2003

Excellent. It was a good idea to pour over the pasta. I added a bit of salt to it. Thank you!

—STEPHANLEMIEUX

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Mar 28, 2004

Oh so yummy! We like heat, so I added more than a pinch of red pepper flakes and used red wine instead of the white. Perfect Friday nite dinner. Serve with some nice crusty bread to sop up the wonderful sauce. Thanks Donna!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Nov 02, 2010

I dont like mussels I'm just not a seafood lover. I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it. This was also my first attempt at cooking seafood. I followed the recipe exactly and now when there is a special occasion my husband asks if I'll make this so I know it must be wonderful. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.

—motheroftriplets

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Aug 13, 2008

This was absolutely WONDERFUL! I must admit that I was skeptical, but it turned out fantastic. The only change I made was to add a shallot with the garlic. This will be the only way I make mussels at home!

—klb520

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Nutrition

Calories
304 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
52.8 g
17%

Cholesterol
9 mg
3%

Fat
5.4 g
8%

Fiber
5.3 g
21%

Protein
13 g
26%

Sodium
188 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mussels Marinara di Amore

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 304
Calories from Fat: 48

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g 8 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 9mg 3 %
Sodium 188mg 8 %
Potassium 553mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 52.8g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 5.3g 21 %
Protein 13g 26 %
** Sugars 2.4g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 56 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 71 %
** Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 46 %
Vitamin B6 18 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 73 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.