--- title: "Meatless Friday: Steamed Mussels with Spaghetti" description: "Karen Ullo shares a simple recipe for a favorite summer meal: steamed mussels with spaghetti." image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/MeatlessFriday_notext_F.jpg ---                                           [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2019/05/24/meatless-friday-steamed-mussels-with-spaghetti/#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Steamed Mussels with Spaghetti May 24, 2019 12:30:55 PM  |  by [Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/karen-ullo) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/MeatlessFriday_notext_F.jpg) Mussels and clams look very fancy, but they’re really easy to cook, and I found these at a very reasonable price. Most recipes for mussels call for onions and garlic; add them if you like, but my stomach can’t handle them anymore. These are plenty flavorful without. I used a black bean spaghetti that I happened to have on hand, but regular spaghetti works just fine.  ![0524-KUllo-steamed-mussels-768x576](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/0524-KUllo-steamed-mussels-768x576.jpg?width=768&name=0524-KUllo-steamed-mussels-768x576.jpg) #### Steamed Mussels with Spaghetti 1 lb. spaghetti , cooked according to package directions **For the mussels:** 2 lbs. fresh mussels, thoroughly washed ½ cup white wine ½ cup chicken broth 2 T lemon juice ½ t salt ½ t Italian seasoning **For the vegetables:** 1 bunch asparagus, chopped in 1-inch pieces about 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced Oil Salt and red pepper flakes to taste Simply combine the wine, broth, and seasonings in a large stock pot or sauté pan and heat to boiling. Add the mussels and cook covered for 5 minutes, until all the shells are open. Meanwhile, sauté the vegetables in oil with a little salt & pepper until tender. Plate pasta, mussels, and vegetables together, using the broth from the mussels for a sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and/or Parmesan cheese. Enjoy! ![MeatlessFriday_photo_2048x1149](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MeatlessFriday_photo_2048x1149.png?width=2048&name=MeatlessFriday_photo_2048x1149.png) --- *Copyright 2019 Karen Ullo* ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2019%2F05%2F24%2Fmeatless-friday-steamed-mussels-with-spaghetti%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2019%2F05%2F24%2Fmeatless-friday-steamed-mussels-with-spaghetti%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2019%2F05%2F24%2Fmeatless-friday-steamed-mussels-with-spaghetti%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Meatless%20Friday%3A%20Steamed%20Mussels%20with%20Spaghetti) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2019%2F05%2F24%2Fmeatless-friday-steamed-mussels-with-spaghetti%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2019%2F05%2F24%2Fmeatless-friday-steamed-mussels-with-spaghetti%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/KAREN%20ULLO.png) ### [Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/karen-ullo) Karen Ullo is the multi-award-winning author of *Jennifer the Damned, Cinder Allia,* and *To Crown with Liberty*. She’s also the editorial director of [Chrism Press](http://www.chrismpress.com), wife, mom of two boys, and a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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