This Whole Wheat Fusilli with Mussels recipe is as simple as can be and I mean it, really! I made it Sunday night and I was just so lazy and didn’t want to spend more than 30 minutes in the kitchen. Sometimes, on weekends I just want to relax, watch movies, read, go for a long walks, be with my husband and friends and of course cook, but not complicated recipes that demand lots of work. So, I came up with this easy fusilli with a mussel pasta recipe that just needs a few ingredients to make a tasty meal. Want a veggie-packed side dish to go with this? Try my Zucchini Couscous Salad!
To make my life even easier, I bought pre-cleaned mussels. I just boiled them for 3 minutes and set it aside. While the fussili was cooking, I just needed to sauté the onions, garlic and tomatoes. Then, I added the mussels and the pasta and cooked for more 2 minutes.
It’s so quick and easy. To finish off the meal, I love making these Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars as a dessert.
So, what you guys are waiting for to give this delicious whole wheat fusilli with mussels recipe a try? Go ahead and try to make it. I hope this recipe may inspire you to create something delicious in your own kitchen today. Want another easy pasta recipe? This Sausage Asparagus Quinoa Pasta is a great recipe to try!
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Whole Wheat Fusilli with Mussels
Ingredients
- 4 cup whole wheat fusilli
- 1½ lb. mussels cleaned
- 3 tablespoon extra olive oil
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 10 oz. cherry tomatoes halved
- 20 basil leaves torn into pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the fusilli and cook 2 minutes less than indicated on the package, because you will continue cook the pasta a few more minutes in a saucepan. Drain pasta and set aside.
- In another large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat and add the mussels. Cook for approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside each opened mussel. Discard all mussels that have not opened.
- In a saucepan, add extra olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook shallots until translucent.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes and cherry tomatoes. Sauté everything together for few minutes (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add reserved fusilli and mussels and stir well for more 2 minutes.
- Add basil, salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Tips
- Make sure to thoroughly clean the mussels as you don't want your dish to be sandy.Â
- If you prefer a different pasta, feel free to swap it out.
- Add more chili flakes for extra heat.
- To store: Store leftover fusilli with mussels for 2 days in the fridge.
- To reheat: You can microwave the dish to reheat.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
I love seafood but hubby is allergic so I don’t get to eat it too much. Love mussels, too, and I gather they’re sooo easy to cook once you’ve cleaned them. I would love a big bowl of this pasta for my lunch right now!
Olivia says
Oh too bad he is allergic… Seafood is so good!! Thanks for visiting 😉
Isadora @ she likes food says
I’ve never had muscles before, but I love the idea of a quick dinner! I spend most of my weekend afternoons cooking for the blog, so it is so nice to have a relaxing evening with a yummy quick dinner! Watching movies, taking long walks, and hanging out with friends sounds like a perfect way to spend the weekends 🙂
Olivia says
Isadora, mussels are delicious you should give them a try. Thanks for stopping by 😉
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
My husband would LOVE this pasta! He is obsessed with seafood, especially mussels. I just cooked him mussels for the first time last week. I wish I had known they were so quick to cook and so flavorul sooner. Glad you shared another great mussel recipe with me!
Olivia says
Thanks so much, Nat. You are so sweet. I am glad you like this recipe. Thanks for visiting 😉
Hayde says
Oli, this one looks amazing! I will try it ASAP. 🙂
Olivia says
I am sure you will love it 😉
Riitta says
You had me at mussels… 😀 I actually love all kinds of seafood, very simply cooked with garlic and chili – just like in your recipe. 🙂
Olivia says
I love all kinds of seafood too 😉 Thanks a lot for your visit 😉
Kelly says
Yum, this looks wonderful! I love mussels but never make them at home since my husband is not really a fan but this adding them into this pasta dish may just convince him – the flavors sound awesome in here 🙂
Olivia says
Try to make it for your husband. He might love it 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
This whole pasta dish just screams sophisticated! I love how elegant and fancy the mussels look with the WW pasta, but that this dish is still simple and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Beautiful photos as always, Olivia! 🙂
Olivia says
Thanks a lot, Sarah. You are so sweet 😉
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This sounds amazing! I rarely cook seafood, but this sounds like a such an easy, delicious dinner!
Olivia says
Thanks for your visit 😉
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
I’ve never made mussels at home before. I tend to over think things and was worried they were too complicated. Plus, I’m kind of crazy about food safety and I’m not sure how to tell they are done. Thanks for making it so easy.
Olivia says
This is so easy to make, Cindy. Delicious too. I am sure you will like it if you give this recipe a try. thanks for your visit 😉
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
This is one heck of a pasta meal! I need to add this to the dinner schedule asap!
Olivia says
Thanks of your sweet comment 😉