Linguini Mussels Marinier

Number of Servings: 8
Source: Christine L. (www.allrecipes.com)
Preparation Time: 15mins
Cooking Time: 20mins

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Ingredients

8 lb fresh blue cultured mussels
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
3 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1⁄4 tsp dried thyme
2 cup white wine

Instructions

1.    Rise fresh blue cultured mussels in tap water.
2.    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
3.    Meanwhile, in a large skillet place 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme and wine. Bring to a boil and lower heat; cook for 2 minutes. Add mussels; cover and cook just until they open, 5-7 minutes. Do not overcook and discard any that do not open.
4.    Divide pasta into 4 bowls and spoon mussels over noodles.
5.    Strain mussel liquid, and return to pot. Add remaining butter or margarine and heat until it melts. Pour over mussels and serve.