Pesto Fettucini With Mussels Recipes

LINGUINE WITH PESTO AND MUSSELS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• For Pesto: Combine basil, nuts, and garlic in food processor. Blend. Add in olive oil until creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook mussels according to Chezus' instructions. Cook pasta to al dente. Strain pasta and combine with pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Spoon mussels on top and serve with crusty bread.

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the spinach during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and spinach.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the pasta and spinach and toss until coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce.
• Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the pesto. Divide among bowls; top with pepper and more parmesan.

TAGLIATELLE WITH MUSSELS, CLAMS AND PESTO

Steps:

• Combine clams, mussels and wine in heavy large pot; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cover pot; cook until shellfish open, about 7 minutes (discard any that do not open). Using tongs, transfer shellfish to bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. Reserve shellfish juices.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
• Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add reserved shellfish juices, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and crushed red pepper. Toss over medium heat just until sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta between 2 bowls; top with shellfish and serve.

FETTUCCINE WITH MUSSELS

Steps:

• Place the olive oil, water, white wine and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Add the mussels and steam according to the technique described in the basic steamed mussels recipe. Remove the mussels from their shells and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid and place in a medium-size saucepan. Cook over medium heat until reduced to 1 cup.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook just until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain. Add the cream and the mussels to the sauce and cook for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the sauce and the parsley and toss to coat well. Divide among 4 pasta bowls and serve immediately.

FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• place basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese in a food processor and process about 15 seconds.
• With processor still on pour oil in through the tube in a steady stream till all the oil is used.
• Turn off processor.
• Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water to your taste.
• Drain pasta well.
• Add a some sauce to the pasta and mix pasta with the sauce.
• Serve pasta and add sauce to your liking.

MUSSELS WITH PESTO AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a mini food processor, combine the basil, walnuts and whole garlic clove and pulse until fine.
• add the Parmesan and 2 tablespoons of the oil and process until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and add the butter.
• Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• In a very large, deep skillet or large soup pot, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and sliced garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, until lightly golden, about 4 minutes.
• Add the white wine and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Add the mussels and stir for 1 minute. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the mussels have opened, about 6 minutes.
• Add the pesto and tomatoes and stir until the butter is thoroughly melted and the mussels are evenly coated. Transfer the mussels and broth to bowls and serve with crusty bread.

MUSSELS IN RED PESTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the shallot for 4-5 mins until softened. Pour in the wine, add the chilli flakes and bubble for 2 mins.
• Add the mussels. Cover and cook for 5 mins until all the shells have opened. Discard any that remain closed. Stir in the red pesto and toss well. Tip into a large bowl and serve with crusty bread.

3-INGREDIENT MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE AND PESTO

Steps:

• Bring wine to a boil in a large pot. Add mussels, cover, return to a boil, then reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Cook mussels until they open, 3-4 minutes. Stir in pesto; season with salt and pepper.
• Using a slotted spoon, divide mussels among bowls. Top evenly with broth and serve immediately.