Creamy Garlic Mussel & High-Protein Fusilli (34g Protein)

Published: 8/17/2026

Bring the Nordic coast to your kitchen with this elegant seafood pasta. Protein-fortified fusilli captures the garlic-cream sauce beautifully.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 lb (450 g) mussels, cleaned
• 8 oz (225 g) protein fusilli
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta until al dente.
2. Sauté the garlic; add the wine and mussels. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until the mussels open.
3. Remove the mussels; add the cream to the liquid and reduce by half.
4. Toss the pasta in the sauce and return the mussels to the pan.

Pro Tips

• Discard Unopened Mussels: Throw away any mussels that do not open during the steaming process, as they are not safe to consume.

See Also

• Creamy High-Protein Seafood & Dill Chowder Pasta
• Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
• Creamy Seafood Mix Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Categories: mains, pasta-risotto, seafood