A beautifully plated mountain of golden tagliatelle studded with gem-like, glistening mussels, accented with splashes of ruby red pomegranate seeds. The dish is finished off with a sprinkle of fresh green parsley showcasing a beautiful contrast of vibrant colors.

Star Anise & Turmeric Mussels Tagliatelle

Name: Star Anise & Turmeric Mussels Tagliatelle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Mussels, 2 pounds cleaned and debearded; Star anise, 4 whole units; Turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons; Tagliatelle pasta, 400g; Pomegranate, 1 medium seeded; Parsley, a small bunch freshly chopped; Garlic, 4 cloves minced; White wine, 1 cup; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: November 23, 2023

This enticing fusion dish marries the salty, briny flavor of mussels with classic winter ingredients. Infused with fragrant star anise and vibrant turmeric, this pasta recipe not only warms the soul but also adds an exotic twist to your dinner table.

Ingredients (for 4)

Mussels - 2 pounds - cleaned and debearded
Star anise - 4 whole units
Turmeric powder - 2 teaspoons
Tagliatelle pasta - 400g
Pomegranate - 1 medium - seeded
Parsley - a small bunch - freshly chopped
Garlic - 4 cloves - minced
White wine - 1 cup
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🥄🍲

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté 4 minced cloves of garlic until fragrant.
Step 2 - 🥘⭐🍷

Add in 2 pounds of cleaned and debearded mussels, 4 whole units of star anise, 2 teaspoons of turmeric, and 1 cup of white wine to the pan. Cover and simmer until mussels open.
Step 3 - 🍝💦🍽️

Meanwhile, cook 400g of tagliatelle in boiling salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Step 4 - 🍝🔪🧂

Discard any unopened mussels and remove the star anise. Toss the cooked tagliatelle in the mussel mixture, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Step 5 - 🍅🌿🍽️

Garnish your dish with seeds from 1 medium pomegranate and a small bunch of freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Additional

Pomegranate seeds not only add a delightful pop of color and crunch, but are also high in antioxidants. A quick tip to get your mussels cleaned properly: soak them in a bowl of water for about 20 minutes and they will naturally spit out any sand trapped inside them!