Fusilli lunghi with mussel and saffron butter

Ingredients

Fish & Shellfish

  • 1kg mussels

Fruit & Vegetables

  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 banana shallot, sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Oils & Vinegars

  • 100ml of extra virgin olive oil

Spices & Dried Herbs

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pinch of saffron
  • 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper

Beverages

  • 150ml of white wine

Dairy

  • 125g of unsalted butter, softened

Cereals, Grains & Pasta

  • 500g of Garofalo Fusilli Lunghi Pasta

Salad & Fresh Herbs

  • 1 small bunch of flat leaf parsley, chopped

Store Cupboard

  • sea salt