Tomato,garlic,butter and wine mussels

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE mussels. Especially as a meal with really good crusty bread for dipping. This is 4 servings as an appetizer or 2 as a meal.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup onion, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 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

Directions

1. In a large saute pan, melt the butter.

2. Add the onions, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and tomatoes, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

4. Add the wine, parsley, and bring to a boil.

5. Add the mussels, cover, and cook until the shells have opened, about 4 minutes.

6. Remove from the heat and discard any shells that do not open.

7. Transfer to a large deep bowl and serve immediately. Make sure to have spoons available as this broth is good!

8. Use your nice crusty French bread for dipping.