Irresistible Mussels Provencal Recipe: Perfectly Flavorful

A tomato sauce recipe for mussels is great if you don’t like the usual wine recipes (like me!). There is no salt or butter. Here’s a tip to make sure mussels are fresh: tap the opening of the mussel on a hard surface, if the shell closes you’ve got yourself some nice fresh mussels!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(12 ounce) packagefettuccini pasta

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1onion, chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1(16 ounce) candiced tomatoes

  • 1teaspoontomato paste

  • 5fresh mushrooms, chopped

  • 1teaspoondried basil

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • 1teaspoondried tarragon

  • 36raw green-lipped mussels

  • ½cupolives (Optional)

  • 2fresh tomatoes, chopped

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms, and add the mussels. Season with basil, oregano, and tarragon. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Stir in olives and fresh tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 5 minutes.

  4. Serve mussels and sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g
7%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Cholesterol
16mg
5%
Sodium
326mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
18%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
16g
Vitamin C
19mg
93%
Calcium
89mg
7%
Iron
11mg
61%
Potassium
553mg
12%

* 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.

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