MUSSELS IN RED SAUCE
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4 to 5 dozen mussels
vegetable oil
1 chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1 c. celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
1 (32 oz.) can Italian style
tomatoes, drained (reserve
3/4 liquid from can)
3 to 4 c. dry white wine
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Scrub mussels. In large pot, film bottom with oil. Add
remaining ingredients except mussels. Bring to boil, then cook
for 10 to 12 minutes. Add mussels; cover and boil 10 to 12
minutes. Toss or stir often until all mussels are open.
(Discard any unopened mussels.) Serve immediately. Serves 8.
MUSSELS AND LINGUINE
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2 1/2 qt. (clean) mussels
1/4 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
2 large cans tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 1/2 Tbsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. wine
2 lb. linguine
Saute onion and garlic in 6 quart pot. When golden, add
tomatoes, tomato paste, wine and herbs. Simmer over low heat
25 minutes; add mussels to sauce. Cook about 5 minutes until
mussels open. Cook linguine according to directions on pack-
age. Arrange linguine on platter. Add sauce and mussels.