Pasta con le Cozze
Pasta con le Cozze is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring mussels, typically prepared with a flavorful sauce of garlic, white wine, tomatoes, and fresh herbs like parsley. It originates from the coastal regions of Italy, particularly Campania and Sicily, where fresh seafood is abundant.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the pasta, lean protein from the mussels, and healthy fats from olive oil, providing key nutrients like iron, omega-3s, and B vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 500-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 42 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
Per 1 typical serving (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it embodies the Italian principle of 'cucina povera' (poor cooking), transforming simple, inexpensive ingredients into a flavorful meal. Nutritionally, mussels are one of the most sustainable and nutrient-dense shellfish, offering high protein with a low environmental footprint.
