Cavatelli with Mussels, Lillet...Cavatelli with Mussels, Lillet and Dill

Cavatelli with Mussels, Lillet and Dill is a main course that serves 4. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 542 calories, 26g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. For $2.95 per serving, this recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. This recipe from Food and Wine requires shallot, crème fraîche, mussels, and lillet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 81%, which is great. Users who liked this recipe also liked Cavatelli with Chicken Sausage and Kale, Cavatelli With Red and Green Chard, and Mussels In Ginger and Lemongrass Broth.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   In a large saucepan, combine the mussels, wine, dill sprigs and 2 tablespoons of the Lillet and bring to a boil. Cover and steam until the mussels open, about 4 minutes.

2. 02

   Transfer the mussels to a bowl and strain the juices into a medium bowl.

3. 03

   Remove the mussels from their shells; discard any mussels that don't open. Rinse out the saucepan.

4. 04

   Return the juices to the saucepan and simmer until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crme frache, shallot and the lemon and grapefruit zests.

5. 05

   Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until nearly al dente; drain.

6. 06

   Add the pasta to the saucepan along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Lillet. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. Stir in the mussels and chopped dill and season the pasta with pepper.

7. 07

   Serve right away.