Pasta With Mussels Sauce

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   ["Wash mussels in several changes of fresh water; using a small knife, remove""beards"".", "Soak mussels for about 30 minutes in cold water containing a handful of salt& a handful of flour.", "This will remove any sand inside the mussels.", "In a large saucepan, stir together the wine, garlic, 2 tbsp of the parsley& the pepper.", "Drain the mussels& add to pot.", "Cook over high heat until steaming; reduce heat to low, cover& steam until shells open (about 5- 7 minutes).", "Discard any that don't open.", "Using a fork, remove the mussels from their shells, letting the liquid from the shells drain back into the pot.", "If you want, you can reserve 5 or 6 unopened as a garnish.", "Set the mussels aside in a warm serving dish.", "Cook the liquid in the pot over high heat until reduced to about 3/4 cup.", "Stir in butter, lemon juice& tomato paste; pour over mussels.", "Garnish with remaining parsley& serve hot over your favourite pasta."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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