MUSSELS WITH TOMATO & WHITE WINE SAUCE

Mussels With Tomato & White Wine Sauce image

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
2 lbs fresh mussels, well scrubbed and debearded
crusty French bread

Steps:

In a large saute pan, melt the butter.
Add the onions, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and tomatoes, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the wine, parsley, and bring to a boil.
Add the mussels, cover, and cook until the shells have opened, about 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and discard any shells that do not open.
Transfer to a large deep bowl and serve immediately. Make sure to have spoons available as this broth is good!
Use your nice crusty french bread for dipping.