MUSSELS MARINIERE WITH LINGUINE

Mussels Mariniere with Linguine image

A wonderful mussel sauce served over a bed of noodles.

Provided by Christine L.

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 quarts fresh mussels
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups white wine

Steps:

Scrub mussels and pull off beards, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. Discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet place 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme and wine. Bring to a boil and lower heat; cook for 2 minutes. Add mussels; cover and cook just until they open, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
Divide pasta into 4 bowls and spoon mussels over noodles.
Strain mussel liquid, and return to pot. Add remaining butter or margarine and heat until it melts. Pour over mussels and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772 calories, Carbohydrate 94.4 g, Cholesterol 102.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 517 mg, Sugar 9.2 g