Mussel Angel Hair Pasta

We don't have mussels very often living far from the ocean and because they are a rather high-carb protein, but they are so delicious! Definitely one of my favorites. Nonetheless, mussels are considered a perfectly balanced amino acid protein, have your daily dose of vitamin B12 in one serving, full of manganese, iron and vitamin C. Here is our simple, go-to pasta recipe for mussels.

Ingredients:

1 lb of fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded, removed from shells and rinsed thoroughly

1 cup of Swiss chard (or dark leafy greens of your choice), chopped

2 packets of Miracle Noodles shirataki (<1g of net carb per serving) angel hair pasta

2 tablespoons of Kerrygold butter

1/4 cup of dry white wine

1 tablespoon of lemon thyme, fresh

1 tablespoon flat-leaf Italian parsley, fresh

1/2 cup of freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

Squeeze of lemon, fresh

Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Cut bag of Miracle Noodles open with scissors and drain in colander/strainer for one minute in cool water. Lightly boil noodles for 2-3 minutes. But no more than 3 minutes! Drain noodles completed.

2. In large saute pan or dutch oven, over medium heat, melt butter until bubbling slightly. Add rinsed mussels and cook about 2 minutes. Then add the chopped Swiss chard and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add white wine and cook to reduce sauce slightly.

3. Remove from heat and add fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and squeeze of lemon (and red pepper flakes if desired). Toss and serve immediately. Serves 2 hungry people. Enjoy!