Recipe courtesy of Michele Urvater
Pasta with Smoked Mussels and Capers
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 15 min
Ingredients
8 ounce elbow macaroni
3 to 4 ounce can drained smoked mussels, or oysters
2 1/2 ounce can smoked sardines packed in oil
1 tablespoon capers
Large handful chopped parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup sliced scallions
Salt and crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- Bring large pot of water to a boil and boil pasta. Meanwhile prepare the ingredients: Coarsely chopping the mussels, sardines, capers and parsley and adding them to the bottom of a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and olive oil and season to taste with salt and crushed red pepper.
- When pasta is done, drain and shake dry and add to the bowl; toss with scallions, reserving some for garnish. Serve warm.
- Refresh leftovers with vinaigrette.