Spinach Fettuccini With Smoked Mussels And Basil Cream

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
• 4 ounces smoked mussels
• 1 lb fresh spinach fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons sliced unblanched almonds, toasted
• basil (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 heat butter in a large skillet; when foam subsides, stir in garlic and saute over low for 2 minutes.
• 2 add cream. heat to boiling; boil until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
• 3 stir in mussels and basil.
• 4 meanwhile cook pasta in plenty of boiling water, about 2 minutes.
• 5 drain. toss pasta with cream sauce and toasted almonds. garnish with basil.