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zucchini and mussels Pasta
ingredients
servings
4
Wholewheat pasta
320 oz
Mussels
800 oz
Courgette
2 unit
Garlic
2 unit
Extra virgin olive oil
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
Parsley
1 sprig
first courses from Italy - Puglia
zucchini and mussels Pasta
zucchini and mussels Pasta
ready in
30 minutes
difficulty
daily requirement
100% Fat
100% Protein
100% Carbohydrates
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Italian
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description
A first course that combines the flavors of the sea with those of the land: the zucchini pasta and mussels! #kitchen
preparation
step 1
Brush and clean the shells of mussels with a brush alternatively, vigorously rub the shells to remove impurities and scale.
step 2
Eliminate any mussels broken or partially open.
step 3
Remove from each mussel byssus (beard) that protrudes from the shell, applying a light but firm pressure: to eliminate the beard is possible to help with a knife or tear it with hands.
step 4
Eliminate any deeper deposits on the shell of the mussels, using the blade of a knife. Rinse the mussels under running water and collect them in a bowl.
step 5
Heat a large pot with a wire dolio and a clove of aglio.Aggiungere mussels and proceed to the live flame until they hatch. To facilitate hatching, often shaking the pan (3-4m)
step 6
With a skimmer, remove the mussels and filter the sauce through a strainer lined with gauze or with absorbent paper.
step 7
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat a dolio wire, flavored with a clove of garlic, then add the zucchini cut into cubes.
step 8
Fry over high heat, pepper, add half a cup of hot water and cook for 10 minutes.
step 9
When the courgettes are cooked, pour into blender and go until you get a nice smooth and homogeneous cream.
step 10
Put the cream in a pan and add the mussels now along with their sauce filtered. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes over low heat.
step 11
Meanwhile, in a large pot bring water to a boil and cook the pasta. Since the sauce of zucchini and mussels is well salted, council cook pasta without adding salt nellacqua!
step 12
Once cooked the pasta, drain and pour directly into the pan with the sauce.
step 13
Mix well and serve with a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley.
