Mussels with Smoked Sausage and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine or fettuccine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces smoked sausage, diced
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chervil leaves
• French bread

Preparation

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
2. 2. Heat oil in a 6-quart soup pot over medium heat; add sausage, and cook 4 minutes or until golden brown. Add shallot, and cook 2 minutes or until tender.
3. 3. Add wine, and bring to a boil. Add mussels and tomatoes; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until mussels open. (Discard any that do not.) Stir in parsley.
4. 4. Divide reserved pasta among serving bowls; top with mussels mixture. Serve with French bread.