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Pasta with Smoked Mussels and Tomatoes
Yield: 4 servings
                                                                                 
1 pound linguine
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
8 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 3.66-ounce cans smoked mussels, drained
5 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut across into thin strips
3 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and
cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.  Drain.

Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium
heat. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes; do not let it brown.
Add the tomatoes and cook just until heated through, about 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the mussels, parsley, basil, salt and
pepper.

Place the linguine in a large bowl and toss with the mussel mixture
and the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Divide among 4 plates
and serve immediately.

Printable version: pasta-mussels02.txt.