Homemade Linguine with a Mussel and Tomato Sauce and Pesto

Handmade linguine paired with fresh mussels in a savory tomato sauce, topped with vibrant homemade basil pesto.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 903.1 kcals 3612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 68.6 grams 274.5 grams
Fat 49.7 grams 198.8 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
3
piece
Egg
free-range
50
g
Parmesan
freshly grated
GrainsCereals
300
g
Type '00' Flour
extra for dusting
Liquids
150
ml
NutsSeeds
60
g
Basil
plus extra to serve
50
g
Pine Nuts
toasted
1
clove
Garlic
peeled
2
cloves
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
6
leaves
Basil
fresh
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
75
ml
Olive Oil
divided into two 37.5ml portions
Seafood
2
kg
Mussels
cleaned, beards removed
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
stick
Celery
finely chopped
800
g
Tomatoes
canned

Steps

  • Blend flour and eggs in a processor until crumbs form, then knead on a floured surface for 3 minutes.
  • Wrap dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Form 300g of the rested dough into a rough rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Feed dough through the pasta machine's settings, moving from thickest to thinner settings.
  • Repeat the feeding and flouring process 4 more times until sheets reach ideal thickness.
  • Cut sheets into linguine using the cutting attachment, dust with flour, and chill in the fridge.
  • Blend basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and garlic into a purée, then add oil to form a paste.
  • Heat 37.5ml olive oil in a pan and soften onion and celery for 2 minutes.
  • Add mussels and wine, cover, and steam for 3 minutes until open.
  • Strain mussels and reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Remove shells from half of the mussels and set all mussel meat aside.
  • Fry garlic in 37.5ml olive oil for 30 seconds in the same pan.
  • Add cooking liquid, tomatoes, and basil, then simmer for 10 minutes until reduced; add mussels.
  • Cook the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water for 3 minutes and drain.
  • Combine the cooked linguine with the mussel and tomato sauce.
  • Spoon pasta onto plates and garnish with pesto and fresh basil.