Fiery Mussel and Tomato Spaghetti

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Fiery Mussel and Tomato Spaghetti
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Health Score:
82 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
Calories:
438
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Mussels are low-calorie and low-fat but add plenty of protein to this dish, while the tomatoes provide antioxidants.

Use whole wheat spaghetti in this dish for an extra dose of fiber.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie438 cal.(21 %)
Protein34 g(35 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates45 g(30 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.4 g(18 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D19.6 μg(98 %)
Vitamin E4.2 mg(35 %)
Vitamin K24.3 μg(41 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin12.3 mg(103 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate165 μg(55 %)
Pantothenic acid1.5 mg(25 %)
Biotin13.9 μg(31 %)
Vitamin B₁₂19.6 μg(653 %)
Vitamin C53 mg(56 %)
Potassium1,341 mg(34 %)
Calcium97 mg(10 %)
Magnesium128 mg(43 %)
Iron11.9 mg(79 %)
Iodine374 μg(187 %)
Zinc5.5 mg(69 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.4 g
Uric acid328 mg
Cholesterol309 mg
Complete sugar6 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
35 ozs fresh mussels (in shells)
28 ozs canned Cherry tomatoes
1 onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic cloves (crushed)
cup white wine
14 ozs dried Spaghetti
2 Tbsps olive oil
2 red chili peppers (seeds removed and sliced)
To garnish
2 Tbsps fresh Chives (chopped)
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Large knife, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Paper towel, 1 Sieve, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Pot, 1 Wok

Preparation steps

1.
Put the mussels into a large pan with a cupful of water. Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the mussels open.
2.
Transfer to a bowl, with a slotted spoon, discarding any mussels that have not opened. Strain the cooking juices and reserve.
3.
Put the tomatoes, onion and garlic and wine into the pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes if canned.
4.
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions for about 10 minutes until al dente (tender yet still with a slight bite).
5.
Toss the spaghetti together with the mussels to the tomato pan and toss everything together. Season with salt and ground black pepper and garnish with chopped chives to serve.

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