Dinner: Cavatelli with Mussels, Lillet and Dill

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Grapefruit

Health benefits of Cavatelli with Mussels, Lillet and Dill

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid.

Ingredients

2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 dill sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped dill
1/4 cup Lillet or dry vermouth
3/4 cup crème fraîche
1 small shallot, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely grated grapefruit zest (optional)
12 ounces fresh cavatelli
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the mussels, wine, dill sprigs and 2 tablespoons of the Lillet and bring to a boil. Cover and steam until the mussels open, about 4 minutes. Transfer the mussels to a bowl and strain the juices into a medium bowl. Remove the mussels from their shells; discard any mussels that don't open. Rinse out the saucepan.
Return the juices to the saucepan and simmer until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche, shallot and the lemon and grapefruit zests.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until nearly al dente; drain. Add the pasta to the saucepan along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Lillet. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. Stir in the mussels and chopped dill and season the pasta with pepper. Serve right away.

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