Pasta with Mussels and Saffron
"Immerse yourself in the taste of the sea with this delicious pasta with mussels and saffron! Perfect for a quick and easy dinner ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is a triumph of Mediterranean aromas. Discover how to prepare this simple pasta with mussels, ideal for a pescatarian diet and rich in protein."
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the pasta with mussels and saffron, first of all, take care of cleaning the mussels. Scrape the shell with the back of a knife or a scouring pad to remove all impurities. Then pull off the byssus, rinse under running water until the water is clean. In a pan, put the garlic, parsley stems, oil 1 and let it flavor for a few minutes. Add the mussels 2 and deglaze with white wine 3.
- 2
When all the alcohol has evaporated, cover with a lid 4 and open the mussels, it will take about 5 minutes. Shell the mussels 5, collect them in a bowl and set aside covered. Filter the cooking juices of the mussels and keep it 6.
- 3
Cook the pasta 7. Pour the cooking juices of the mussels into a pan 8. Drain the pasta halfway through cooking and transfer it to the pan 9, complete the cooking. If necessary, add pasta cooking water.
- 4
Dissolve the saffron in a little hot water 10. Put the pecorino cheese 11 and the mussels 12 in the pan. Turn off the heat and stir.
- 5
Finally, add the saffron 13 and the chopped parsley 14. Mix to combine the ingredients and plate. The pasta with mussels and saffron is ready to be enjoyed 15!
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