Squid Ink Pasta with Mussels Recipe
Squid ink pasta with mussels is an incredibly simple and elegant dish made with squid ink pasta, mussels, marinara, garlic, shaved parmesan, and fresh basil.
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Pasta recipes inspired by Italy and beyond. Cheesy gnocchi recipes, creamy pasta, seafood-based pasta recipes, pesto pasta, bolognese, and all of your pasta favorites. Don’t forget the Parmesan cheese.
Squid ink pasta with mussels is an incredibly simple and elegant dish made with squid ink pasta, mussels, marinara, garlic, shaved parmesan, and fresh basil.
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