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Mussels in Tomato Sauce
( SERVES 2 )

Jan Bilton

Publication: Regional Newspapers

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Mussels in Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients

2 cloves Garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 Onion, medium, sliced
16 Mussels, bearded and scrubbed
1 to taste Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup White wine
400 g Canned tomatoes, in juice, chopped
1 cup Penne pasta
1 handful Fresh basil

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep saucepan. Add the onion, garlic and pepper and cook on low heat until the onion is just tender.
  2. Add the mussels. Cover and cook over medium heat until they open. Shake the pan occasionally.
  3. Discard any mussels that don't open. Add the wine and the tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat for three minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water until just tender. Drain and place in shallow bowls. Using a slotted spoon, place the mussels on top.
  5. Boil the sauce rapidly until slightly reduced. Add the basil leaves and pour over the mussels.
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