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Mussels with pesto
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Mussels with pesto

30 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The recipe won't take much time. Mussels with pesto are quick and easy to prepare—just follow the step-by-step instructions, and a quick, delicious dinner will be your well-deserved reward. And if you pair this dish with a glass of dry white wine, your dinner will surely turn into a celebration. Serve hot.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Pour a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and cream into a frying pan, heat.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Add grated garlic, dried basil, and "Pesto" sauce.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Pour in 50 ml of dry white wine, simmer over heat for 3-4 minutes until the alcohol vapors have evaporated.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Add the mussels to the sauce, cover with a lid so the mussels heat through. They should open their shells.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    At the same time, cook the pasta, allowing 100 grams of dry pasta per person. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    All mussels should open their shells and be heated through inside.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Serve the mussels with pesto sauce over boiled spaghetti. Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan and place a lemon wedge on the side to squeeze juice over the mussels before eating. It's very delicious—try it yourself, I highly recommend making it!