Spaghetti with Mussels and Cherry Tomatoes

By the GetYourMacros team · 10 September 2026

A seafood restaurant classic made simple and macro-friendly at home.

• Time 25 min
• Course First course
• Diet Pescatarian
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten, shellfish

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 65 g Wholegrain pasta
• 220 g Mussels
• 150 g Cherry tomatoes
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Garlic to taste
• Fresh parsley to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Clean the mussels and place them in a large pan with a lid over high heat for 3-4 minutes until they open.
2. Filter the liquid released by the mussels and set aside; remove most of the shells.
3. In the same pan, heat the oil with the garlic and add the halved cherry tomatoes.
4. Cook the tomatoes for 5 minutes, then add the mussels and their filtered liquid.
5. Boil the spaghetti in salted water and drain them two minutes before they are done.
6. Finish cooking the spaghetti in the pan with the mussels, tossing frequently until the liquid is absorbed.
7. Top with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

Tips

• Filtering the mussel liquid is key to getting that deep sea flavor without any sand.
• Do not add too much salt to the pasta water, as mussels and their liquid are naturally salty.

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