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Amazing Mussels

Pasta with mussels and cherry tomatoes.

Recipe Summary Amazing Mussels

Mussels steamed in a very light creamy tomato basil broth with a kick. You will not be disappointed.

Ingredients | Mussels And Pasta

2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons minced garlic

4 shallots, chopped

4 cups beef broth

1 jalapeno pepper, minced

1 red chili pepper, minced

4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped

20 fresh basil leaves, torn

2 cups white wine

1 tablespoon cornstarch

½ cup light cream

5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Directions

Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno, and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.

Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes.

Info | Mussels And Pasta

prep: 20 mins cook: 20 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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