Penne with Mussels

Name: Penne with Mussels
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 2 h 5 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 4 - 5 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley; 250 g water; 1000 g fresh mussels; 30 g extra virgin olive oil; 30 g shallots; 3 garlic cloves; 120 g cherry tomatoes; 40 - 50 g tomato purée; 1 pinch salt; 350 g penne

4.7 (30 ratings)

Difficulty easy

Preparation time 35min

Total time 2h 5min

Serving size 4 portions

Ingredients

4 - 5 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
or 4 - 5 sprigs fresh coriander, leaves only
250 g water
1000 g fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
30 g extra virgin olive oil
30 g shallots, halved
3 garlic cloves
1 fresh red chilli, small, deseeded (optional)
or ⅓ tsp dried chilli flakes, small, deseeded (optional)
50 g dry white wine (optional)
120 g cherry tomatoes, halved
40 - 50 g tomato purée
1 pinch salt
350 g penne or similar short dried pasta

Nutrition: per 1 portion
Calories: 2011 kJ / 480 kcal
Protein: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 65 g
Fat: 15 g
Fibre: 5.5 g