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Mussels and spaghetti | wefacecook.com Mussels and spaghetti | wefacecook.com
Recipe

MUSSELS AND SPAGHETTI

Serves: 6
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Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Totaltime: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh mussels
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 peppercorns
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup stewed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

  • Scrub mussels under cold water. Remove beards and drain. In a large saucepan or kettle add mussels, bay leaf, peppercorns, cloves, and wine. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until mussels open, 4 to 6 minutes. Strain mussels. Remove from shells. Save broth.
    Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 6 minutes. Drain. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook briefly, stirring, but do not brown.
    Add tomatoes, broth and spaghetti. Cook, stirring often until spaghetti are done. Add mussels. Stir and heat for a moment. Add basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss and serve hot.
    main ingredients: type of dish: cuisine: specific recipes: quick-and-easy   season and occasion: Fall   Type of meal: lunch  
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