Mussels & Spaghetti

Name: Mussels & Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved; 400 grams spaghetti; 24 mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 lemon, zest; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 rashers bacon, diced 2 cm; 4 tablespoons olive oil

Enjoy a fresh mussels and spaghetti feast tonight. With zesty lemon, salty bacon and juicy tomatoes, it’s a simple, impressive seafood winner.

Method

Step 1 of 5
Heat a large deep frying pan over moderate heat. Add the oil, onion, garlic, zest and bacon. Fry gently, without browning, for 10 minutes or until the onion is soft.
Step 2 of 5
Add the mussels and tomatoes, cover and cook until the mussels open.
Step 3 of 5
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti as per packet instructions in plenty of well salted water until al dente or tender to the bite.
Step 4 of 5
Drain and add to the mussels and parsley.
Step 5 of 5
Mix well and serve.

Ingredients

250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
400 grams spaghetti
24 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 lemon, zest
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 rashers bacon, diced 2 cm
4 tablespoons olive oil

250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
400 grams spaghetti
24 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 lemon, zest
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 rashers bacon, diced 2 cm
4 tablespoons olive oil

Method

Step 1 of 5
Heat a large deep frying pan over moderate heat. Add the oil, onion, garlic, zest and bacon. Fry gently, without browning, for 10 minutes or until the onion is soft.
Step 2 of 5
Add the mussels and tomatoes, cover and cook until the mussels open.
Step 3 of 5
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti as per packet instructions in plenty of well salted water until al dente or tender to the bite.
Step 4 of 5
Drain and add to the mussels and parsley.
Step 5 of 5
Mix well and serve.

Method

Step 1 of 5
Heat a large deep frying pan over moderate heat. Add the oil, onion, garlic, zest and bacon. Fry gently, without browning, for 10 minutes or until the onion is soft.
Step 2 of 5
Add the mussels and tomatoes, cover and cook until the mussels open.
Step 3 of 5
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti as per packet instructions in plenty of well salted water until al dente or tender to the bite.
Step 4 of 5
Drain and add to the mussels and parsley.
Step 5 of 5
Mix well and serve.

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