Mussels in Tomato Sauce

                              Mussels in Tomato Sauce

You need fresh Mussels of course. You might want to clean them first a little bit under running water.
the once what are open, close. If they don't close, throw them away. You will need at least 1 lbs per Person. My 8 year old is killing almost 2 lbs though. ;-) 

For the Sauce you need:

- 2 Parsnip, coarse chopped
- 1 Celery, coarse chopped
- 2 Carrots, coarse chopped
- 1 Can of strained Tomatoes (Pomi or Organic)
- 6 Garlic cloves, fine chopped
- little bit of Salt and sugar
- 1/4 - 1/2 bottle of good white wine
- Fresh Parsley

Fry the  vegetables in Oil a bit, then add the tomatoes and white wine and garlic. Salt just a little bit so its slightly untersalted. Add 1 tsp of sugar. The mussels once they open, will release some of the salty ocean water. 
Let the Tomato Sauce simmer for at least 30 min. 45 min is even better. I like to remove the Vegetables after its cooked because my daughter doesn't like the junks. But you can also just leave them in and eat with the Mussels. You may also just strain in thru a strainer. The Sauce would get even creamier. Once your sauce is done, you can add the fresh Mussels. Cooking time til they are all open is usually just a couple of min to like 5 min. Cover your pot so they can steam. Once their open, their done. Remove the ones whom didn't open. Their bad. 
We like to eat just plain Baguette Bread (French Bread) with it. It is so yummy to dip the bread in the Sauce. 

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