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Mussels


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Ingredients You'll Need

8 ounces angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
5 large mushrooms -- chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon tarragon
36 raw green-lipped mussels
1/2 cup olives -- chopped
2 medium tomatoes -- chopped
1 cup white wine
1 ounce tequila
salt and pepper -- to taste


Directions

Place mussels in a large bowl with cold water to cover.


Let them soak for about 20 minutes to remove any dirt or sand.


Cook angel hair pasta in another pot for 8-10 minutes, drain and set aside.


Add olive oil and butter to a large stockpot at medium-low heat.


Add garlic, onion.


Saute until onions are transparent but do not brown.


Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste and cook until tender.


Season with basil, oregano, and tarragon.


Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.


Add the olives and fresh tomatoes, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.


Season with salt and pepper.


Add wine, tequila, and mussels to skillet.


cover and increase heat to high for until mussel shells are open, about 10-15 minutes.


Discard any unopened shells.


Transfer to a large serving bowl and serve with pasta.


Questions, Comments & Reviews


I LOVE Mussels....thanks for this recipe!

sounds delicious, thanks

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