Penne with mussels

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

5.0 (3 ratings)

Difficulty easy

Preparation time 35 min

Total time 1h 5 min

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, plus extra as needed
1000 g fresh mussels, shells scrubbed and de-bearded
30 g extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
30 g shallots, cut in halves
3 garlic cloves
1 fresh red chilli, small, deseeded (optional)
or ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
50 g dry white wine (optional)
120 g cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
40 - 50 g tomato purée (concentrated)
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