Creamy Lemon Mussel Pasta | Heart Healthy

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 medium shallots, minced and peeled
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, if desired
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup 1% milk
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 5 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 lb whole grain linguine
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water