Spaghetti with Mussels: Tarantina (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Spaghetti with Mussels: Tarantina (Mario Batali)
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  1. Place the cleaned mussels, still in their shells, in a large saucepan over high heat. Cover and let cook until the mussels open up and release their juices, about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving all of the strained mussel liquid.
  2. Cut the onion in half through the root and slice each half into half moons, each 1/8 of an inch thick. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, hot chili pepper and the onions, cooking until soft and golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. While the garlic, hot pepper and onions cook, remove the mussels from their shells and discard the shells. You can also begin to prepare the spaghetti by bringing a large pot filled with 6 quarts of water to a boil. When the water boils, add 2 tablespoons of salt and your spaghetti. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, until it is tender but still al dente. Drain the pasta before adding to the mussel mixture. Add the mussels to the saucepan, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the reserved mussel juices. Raise the heat to high and allow the mussel mixture to boil for almost 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chopped parsley, a pinch of hot chili pepper and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Toss the mussel sauce with the cooked spaghetti.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 883.09 Kcal (3697 kJ)
Calories from fat 220.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.45g 38%
Cholesterol 103.17mg 34%
Sodium 1062.58mg 44%
Potassium 1485.72mg 32%
Total Carbs 103.1g 34%
Sugars 4.58g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.02g 16%
Protein 59.39g 119%
Vitamin C 34mg 57%
Iron 18.2mg 101%
Calcium 130.3mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.35 Kcal (701 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.63g 38%
Cholesterol 19.55mg 34%
Sodium 201.37mg 44%
Potassium 281.56mg 32%
Total Carbs 19.54g 34%
Sugars 0.87g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 16%
Protein 11.26g 119%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 57%
Iron 3.4mg 101%
Calcium 24.7mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.9
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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