How many calories are in Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce?
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce has about 575 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce is a Dinner international recipe with 575 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
575 kcal
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1
Protein
37.1 g
About This Recipe
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around pasta, mussels, and scallion.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 575 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 40 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Clean and remove the beards from the mussels.
Place the white wine and mussels in a small pot. Cover and wait for them to open.
Once opened, shell the mussels and set aside both the broth and the mussel meat.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and stir-fry the scallion (white part) for a few minutes.
Next, add the chili pepper (previously chopped and seeded), the tomato sauce and half of the broth set aside.
After 5 minutes, add the mussel meat.
Simultaneously, boil the pasta with a little salt until desired for approximately 8-12 minutes.
Once the pasta is done, drain and mix with the tomato sauce and mussels.
Serve and add some chopped parsley.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
575
Protein
37.1g
Carbs
42.6g
Fat
11.6g
Fiber
3.5g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce has about 575 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 40 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Pasta for a gluten-free equivalent. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
No. Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce is not vegetarian as written.
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Pasta. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 37.1 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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