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Mussels Mariniere with Linguine

Mussels Mariniere with Linguine

Name: Mussels Mariniere with Linguine
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts fresh mussels; 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups white wine

Rating: 4.34 stars

50 Ratings
44 Reviews
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A wonderful mussel sauce served over a bed of noodles.

By Christine L.

Recipe Summary

prep:

35 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 quarts fresh mussels
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups white wine

Directions

Step 1

Scrub mussels and pull off beards, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. Discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large skillet place 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme and wine. Bring to a boil and lower heat; cook for 2 minutes. Add mussels; cover and cook just until they open, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
Step 4

Divide pasta into 4 bowls and spoon mussels over noodles.
Step 5

Strain mussel liquid, and return to pot. Add remaining butter or margarine and heat until it melts. Pour over mussels and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

772 calories; 46.1 g protein; 94.4 g carbohydrates; 102.6 mg cholesterol; 517 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (44)

Most helpful positive review

POLOWETZ

02/01/2004

This recipe was prepared in less than half an hour and was BETTER than that italian restaurant chain that I love so much!! Excellent receipe. If you love mussels you will love this. Read More

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TJ Johnson

07/08/2005

This recipe was quick and easy to make but it was missing just one thing. Flavour. I won't be making this again. Read More

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(19)

50 Ratings

5 star values: 29
4 star values: 13
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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POLOWETZ

02/01/2004

This recipe was prepared in less than half an hour and was BETTER than that italian restaurant chain that I love so much!! Excellent receipe. If you love mussels you will love this. Read More

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POLOWETZ

02/01/2004

This recipe was prepared in less than half an hour and was BETTER than that italian restaurant chain that I love so much!! Excellent receipe. If you love mussels you will love this. Read More

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(32)

saskgirl79

02/19/2009

This recipe was amazing! I was a little nervous about making mussels as I'd never made them before but this recipe was so easy. I bought live mussels that were already debearded. My boyfriend is from Cape Breton NS and had lots of good advice for making mussels. Soak them in fresh water for a half hour and they'll filter out most of the sand. Throw out any mussels that don't close up tight after being soaked and after steaming throw out any that don't open. This made a great romantic Valentine's Day meal with a few glasses of wine and some French bread! Read More

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TJ Johnson

07/08/2005

This recipe was quick and easy to make but it was missing just one thing. Flavour. I won't be making this again. Read More

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(19)

grannyak

11/18/2006

This recipe for us is absolutely awesome since we eat lots of seafood and shellfish. I have prepared it just once but have wanted it every day since. It is very simple to prepare and it tastes like you labored for hours in the kitchen. It's so good that I'm going to show our friend a restaurant owner how to prepare this recipe. He might even put it on the menu. Thank you for submitting this recipe. Read More

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Mrs. Jeanotte

11/28/2007

Really good. I as well was afraid the wine might over-power the mussels so I used half wine half broth (hot water and chicken bullion). Also I didn't have thyme but I did add some lemon juice extra onion and garlic and Emeril's Italian Essence. Also SHRIMP! My husband and I thought this recipe was very flavorful. Served over whole wheat fettuccine. Would definitely make again. Read More

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DenRussell

02/07/2011

Great recipe -- very easy and incredibly flavorful. This will become part of our rotation. I doubled the garlic and substituted 1/2 cup of chicken broth for some of the wine. I used Pino Grigio. I sauteed the onion and garlic until soft then added the other ingredients and simmered on low to medium heat for about ten minutes before adding the mussels. One other tip. We buy mussels by weight not volume. We find that 3/4 pound per person is a generous portion. Bon appetit! Read More

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CassiMay

03/03/2004

This is such a great recipe that it still tasted really good after I overcooked it! The wine thyme and onions made a fantastic combination. I definatly suggest not multi-tasking while making this dish - it cooks fast. Enjoy we did! Read More

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HOWELLELI

11/07/2005

This is a good recipe i added more garlic then what calls for to give it extra flavor. Read More

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Soup Loving Nicole

07/03/2011

My fresh parsley had gone bad so I subbed dried (not preferred in this dish but it was all I had) but that was the only change I made to start with. It was good but I felt it needed something so I sprinkled some grated parmesan over it sliced up a few cherry tomatoes and lastly squeezed fresh lemon over the top. As written I give it 4 stars my additions bumped it to 5 stars. Thanks for sharing Christine! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Mussels Mariniere with Linguine

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 772

% Daily Value *

protein: 92 %

carbohydrates: 30 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 31 %

cholesterol: 34 %

vitamin a iu: 29 %

niacin equivalents: 129 %

vitamin b6: 24 %

vitamin c: 61 %

folate: 68 %

calcium: 17 %

iron: 208 %

magnesium: 33 %

potassium: 32 %

sodium: 21 %

thiamin: 20 %

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*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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POLOWETZ

02/01/2004

This recipe was prepared in less than half an hour and was BETTER than that italian restaurant chain that I love so much!! Excellent receipe. If you love mussels you will love this.

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POLOWETZ

02/01/2004

This recipe was prepared in less than half an hour and was BETTER than that italian restaurant chain that I love so much!! Excellent receipe. If you love mussels you will love this.

Helpful

(32)

saskgirl79