French in a Flash: Creamy Saffron Mussel and Spinach Pasta Recipe

Ingredients (13)

• 2 pounds mussels
• Kosher salt
• 1 pound casarecce pasta (fusilli is a good substitute)
• 4 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 very large shallots, sliced (or 3 small shallots, about 1/4 cup total)
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock, preferably organic
• 3/4 teaspoon saffron
• 1/4 cup heavy cream