Mussels Provencal
Mussels Provencal pairs tender mussels with a vibrant tomato sauce infused with Provençal herbs and a briny lift from mixed olives. Fresh and canned tomatoes build layered sweetness and acidity, while mushrooms add earthiness, all spooned over fettuccini for a satisfying weeknight dinner. It’s a bright, herb-forward dish that feels special without needing wine or butter.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mussels Provencal, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the pasta in the boiling water until slightly firm, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 5
Cook the onion and the garlic in the oil until soft.
- 6
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms, and add the mussels.
- 7
Season with basil, oregano, and tarragon. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the olives and the fresh tomatoes.
- 9
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 10
Serve the mussels and sauce over the pasta.
- Calories 579.4 kcal High 29%
- Protein 65.54 g Good Source 131%
- Carbohydrate 58.32 g 21%
- Total Fat 8.26 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 318.6 mg High 106%
- Sodium 1277.94 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 3.63 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 228.52 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 4.34 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1185.12 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 52.61 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 12.13 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mussels Provencal is a French dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, and Dried Tarragon. Each serving provides about 579.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mussels Provencal?
- It is a French recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Mussels Provencal made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Dried Tarragon, Fettuccine Pasta. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Mussels Provencal?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mussels Provencal?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 579.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mussels Provencal easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Mussels Provencal healthy?
- Mussels Provencal has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 579.4 calories and 65.54 g of protein, or 131% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1277.94 mg (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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