Spaghetti in creamy mussel sauce

Preperation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Serves: 4

Recipe Ingredients

300g spaghetti;
200g ready-to-eat cooked and shelled mussels;
250ml dry white wine;
142ml double cream;
1 onion, chopped;
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped;
grated zest of 1/2 a lemon;
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley;
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives;
2 tbsp olive oil;
salt and pepper

Recipe Method

Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet.

Meanwhile, in a large pan heat the oil and gently cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.

Add the wine. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the lemon zest.

Stir in the cream and heat through. Add the mussels, chives and parsley. Season well with salt and pepper.Remove from the heat.

Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Serve immediately.