Review of last recipe (photo above) - Really good and would be even better on an outdoor grill!

TODAY'S RECIPE - ITALIAN STEAMED MUSSELS

Serves 4

1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp oil
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
3 tbsp fresh basil or 1 1/2 tbsp dried
2 cups dry white wine
1 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
salt and pepper
2 lbs. mussels, cleaned and debearded
4 slices italian bread, brushed with oil and garlic and toasted in the oven until crisp
grated parmesan cheese (Don't real Italians say to never put cheese on
                                         seafood?)
           
In a tall soup pot, saute the onion and garlic in oil until soft.  Add the parsley, basil, wine and tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.  Season with salt and pepper.

Cook the mixture over low heat 15 minutes or until the broth has come together.

Add the mussels and cover the pot.  Steam the mussels for 5-10 minutes, or until the shells have opened.

Place a piece of garlic toast in the bottom of a soup plate.  Add the mussels and pour the sauce over them.  Serve the mussels with freshly grated cheese.