Creamy Smoked Mussel & Garlic Protein Pasta (36g Protein)

Published: 8/24/2026

An elegant, umami-forward pasta that utilizes the deep, smoky flavor of mussels — a Nordic favorite. The sauce is made creamy through blended cottage cheese, keeping the dish remarkably lean.

Ingredients (2 servings)

• 6 oz (170 g) protein-fortified linguine
• 1 can (3.75 oz / 106 g) smoked mussels, drained
• 1/2 cup (120 g) blended cottage cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta until al dente.
2. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute; add the white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
3. Lower the heat; whisk in the blended cottage cheese.
4. Fold in the mussels and cooked pasta. Toss until silky.

Pro Tips

• The Liquid Gold: Use a teaspoon of the oil from the smoked mussel tin to sauté the garlic; it is packed with concentrated seafood flavor.

See Also

• Creamy Garlic Mussel & High-Protein Fusilli
• Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
• 15-Minute Creamy Tuna Pasta

Categories: mains, pasta-risotto, seafood