| Pasta with Mussels 2
10-20 mussels 3/4 cup of olive oil 4-5 plum tomatoes, crushed 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped fine 1/2 cup of chopped parsley 1 pound of linguini or other pasta 1 tablespoon of salt |
| Place scrubbed mussels in a pan with oil, tomatoes, garlic and parsley; mix well. Cover pan and cook over medium heat until mussels open; cook 6 more minutes. Remove mussels and cook sauce 6 more minutes, uncovered, over low heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente; drain. Place the pasta on a large platter and pour sauce over top. Top with opened mussels. Add more fresh parsley if desired. Serves 4. |