Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
150 g

pasta

dry

1 cup

water

for boiling pasta

1 unit

vegetable stock cube

1 cup

soya milk

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

85 g

smoked mussels

canned, drained

2 tbsp

flour

1 dash

oil

for pasta and sauce

Step 1
~2 min

Boil pasta in salted water with a dash of oil until cooked to your liking.

Step 2
~2 min

In a separate pot, combine flour and oil to create a paste.

Step 3
~2 min

Cook the flour-oil paste over medium heat for about a minute.

Step 4
~2 min

Mix water and vegetable stock cube to make stock.

Step 5
~2 min

Gradually add the stock to the flour-oil paste, stirring continuously to form a sauce.

Step 6
~2 min

Slowly add soya milk to the sauce, stirring until creamy.

Step 7
~2 min

Drain the smoked mussels and add them to the sauce.

Step 8
~2 min

Stir the mussels into the sauce and warm them through.

Step 9
~2 min

Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10
~2 min

Drain the cooked pasta.

Step 11
~2 min

Divide pasta into bowls.

Step 12
~2 min

Pour the mussel sauce over the pasta.

Step 13
~2 min

Garnish with mint or basil.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Use fresh herbs for garnish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean-inspired

Cultural Significance

Seafood dishes are common in coastal regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight meal
Comfort food

Popularity Score

65/100

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