Green Herb Pasta with Mussels
Ingredients
For the Mussels
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1 kg (2.2 lb) fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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½ cup white wine (optional)
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Salt & black pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
For the Green Pasta Sauce
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250 g (9 oz) spaghetti
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1 cup fresh basil leaves
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1 cup fresh parsley
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½ cup spinach leaves
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1 garlic clove
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup olive oil
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2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
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Salt & pepper
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2 tablespoons pasta water
For Garnish
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Extra parsley
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Lemon zest
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Black pepper
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Olive oil drizzle
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
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Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
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Reserve 2 tablespoons pasta water, then drain.
2. Make the Green Herb Sauce
Blend together:
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Basil
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Parsley
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Spinach
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Garlic
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Parmesan
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Olive oil
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Lemon juice
Mix in a splash of pasta water to make it smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the Mussels
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Heat olive oil in a large pan.
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Add garlic and sauté briefly.
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Add mussels, salt, pepper, and white wine.
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Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until mussels open.
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Discard any mussels that stay closed.
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Stir in chopped parsley.
4. Combine the Pasta
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Toss cooked pasta with the green herb sauce until evenly coated.
5. Plate and Garnish
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Twirl the pasta into a tall mound in the center of a plate.
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Arrange mussels around it.
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Drizzle olive oil, add lemon zest, chopped herbs, and cracked black pepper.
6. Serve
Serve immediately while warm.
Perfect for a gourmet-style seafood pasta dish.