mussels mariniere

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 quarts fresh mussels
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups white

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• scrub mussels and pull off beards, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
• meanwhile, in a large skillet place 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme and . bring to a boil and lower heat; cook for 2 minutes. add mussels; cover and cook just until they open, 3 to 4 minutes. do not overcook.
• divide pasta into 4 bowls and spoon mussels over noodles.
• strain mussel liquid, and return to pot. add remaining butter or margarine and heat until it melts. pour over mussels and serve.