Pasta with Mussels: Saffron Tagliolini by Fico

Pasta with Mussels: Saffron Tagliolini by Fico

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Pasta with mussels is a light, flavorful dish perfect for warmer months. Tender mussels and al dente pasta combine in this simple yet elegant recipe.

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Ingredients

  • Extra-virgin olive oil, to serve
  • Pasta dough
  • 500 gm (3⅓ cups) "00" flour
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • Semolina, for dusting
  • Mussel sauce
  • 1 kg mussels, scrubbed, beards removed
  • 50 ml dry white wine
  • 100 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • Large pinch of saffron threads
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • ½ cup finely chopped basil, plus extra leaves to serve

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