Ingredients

2 large onions, small diced

2-3 tbs minced garlic

1 tbs olive oil

1 bay leaf

1/2 c. white wine (or chicken broth)

1 28 oz can diced tomatoes

2 lbs mussels

1/4 bunch fresh parsley, coarsly chopped

Loaf of crusty bread

Preparation

  1. Saute garlic and onions in olive oil until wilted (about 5 minutes)
  2. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, and white wine; saute for another 5 minutes
  3. In the meantime, clean mussels under cold running water, removing any beards and discarding any that have broken shells or that are open
  4. Add mussels and cover
  5. Cook 5 minutes and add parsley
  6. Cook another 2-4 minutes until all mussels are open
  7. Cook pasta until al dente over pasta
  8. Serve mussels over pasta with crusty bread for dunking