Pasta with Mussels

Ingredients:
  • 10-20 mussels
  • 3/4 c. olive oil
  • 4-5 plum tomatoes, crushed
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
  • 1/2 c. chopped parsley
  • 1 lb. linguini or other pasta
  • 1 tbsp. salt
Instructions:
Place scrubbed mussels in a pan with oil, tomatoes, garlic and parsley; mix well. Cover pan and cook over medium heat until mussels open; cook 6 more minutes. Remove mussels and cook sauce 6 more minutes, uncovered, over low heat. 
Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente; drain. Place pasta on a large platter and pour sauce over top. Top with opened mussels. Add more fresh parsley if desired.