HOW TO COOK SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS I All Time Favourite I Jhun Que

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Vegetable broth provides flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

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

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add mussels to the skillet and stir to coat in the oil.

Pour in white wine and add bay leaves; cover and cook until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; remove bay leaves.

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the mussels and sauce.

Stir in butter and chopped parsley until melted and well mixed.

Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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