Des pâtes aux moules à l’italienne #moules مكرونة مع بلح البحر #محار #بلح البحر #fruit_de_mer

white wine

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol, while water + vinegar mimics acidity.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino offers a similar flavor.

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add mussels to the skillet; stir to combine with the onion and garlic.

Pour in white wine and cover the skillet; steam mussels until they open, about 5-7 minutes.

Discard any mussels that do not open; remove from heat.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet with mussels; toss to combine.

Stir in chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add diced tomatoes and basil; mix well to combine.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta and mussels before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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