Mussels Sicilian Style - {Spaghetti Con Cozze}

By á-170456

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 4 pounds mussels
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• (or 1 tspn dried thyme)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs parsley
• A few grinds of pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1/4 cup black olives (Greek are best) sliced
• 1/4 cup mussel broth from above
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
• 3/4 pound spaghetti of choice, preferably fresh cooked al dente

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Steam mussels for ten minutes in broth (white wine with thyme, bay leaf, parsley, and pepper), tossing occasionally.

Heat olive oil. Add garlic, capers, and black olives; saute briefly. Add mussel broth and shucked mussels; heat just enough to pour over hot pasta. Just before serving stir in chopped parsley and red pepper. Serve over pasta.

This recipe yields 4 to 5 servings.