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Mussels with Smoked Sausage and Tomatoes

Using fresh pasta makes this dish super quick to prepare. Traditional dried pasta works equally well; just plan for a few extra minutes of cook time. For a spicy twist, try Andouille sausage and beer instead of smoked sausage and wine.

Coastal Living MARCH 2013

Yield: Makes 4 servings

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. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

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. 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. Divide reserved pasta among serving bowls; top with mussels mixture. Serve with French bread.

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