Spaghetti Con Cozze E Pomodoro Mussels And Tomatoes Food

SPAGHETTI CON COZZE E POMODORO (MUSSELS AND TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook according to package directions.
• Place the mussels in a pot with some water. Cover and steam until the shells have opened and discard those which remain closed.
• In a saucepan, heat the oil and butter, and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, wine, sage, chili pepper, salt, and pepper to the onions. Let simmer for 10 minutes over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Add mussels and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove mussels from the sauce and set aside.
• Drain the pasta and toss with sauce, parsley, and grated cheese.
• Divide pasta among 4 or 6 bowls depending on how large you like your servings and divide the mussels among the bowls.

SUNDAY PASTA® RECIPE: SPAGHETTI CON LE COZZE E POMODORI (MUSSELS AND TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Remove any mussels that are broken or which do not close immediately if tapped. Scrub the mussels well with a wire sponge or brush.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta and tomatoes.
• Blanche the tomatoes in the boiling water (one minute) . Remove with slotted spoon. Place in a bowl of cold water to stop from cooking. Peel, the remove seeds and cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, add a few tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the garlic until golden. Add the mussels and then the wine, and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the shells open (discarding any mussels with a shell that does not open). Remove the mussels from the skillet with a slotted spoon and then remove all but 12 mussels from their shells. Place all shelled mussels back into the skillet with the remaining liquid.
• In a separate skillet, sauté the tomatoes in olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add this mixture to the large skillet containing the mussels and heat together. Add back the mussels remaining in their shells.
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti until al dente (two minutes less than package recommends). Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the mussels. Mix together over medium heat for about a minute.
• Serve immediately, evenly distributing the mussels.

SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS (SPAGHETTI CON LE COZZE)

Steps:

• 1. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons salt.
• 2. In a 12-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until light golden brown, about a minute. Add the wine, raise the heat, and bring to a boil, then add the mussels. Cook, stirring and tossing, until all of the mussels have opened, about 4 minutes.
• 3. Meanwhile, drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until al dente; drain well.
• 4. Add the pasta to the pan with the mussels and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve immediately.

COZZE (MUSSELS)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and onions. Cook until tender. Stir in garlic and cook stirring until golden.
• Stir in mussels (see subs in description), wine and broth and let simmer for 2-5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and anisette (or Sambucca) and let simmer for 5 minutes or so.
• Pour into bowls to serve.