Categories: Main Dish, Pasta Sauce, Pork, Rachael Ray, Seafood

Ingredients

• coarse salt
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into half-moons
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
• coarse black pepper
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced fire roasted tomatoes (Muir Glen brand)
• 1 lb mussels, scrubbed
• 1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
• crusty bread

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt, then add the pasta; cook al dente per package directions.

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large deep skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat with the olive oil.

3. Add in the chorizo; cook for 2 minutes; add in the onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and thyme; season with salt and pepper.

4. Cook for 5 minutes; then add in the wine and tomatoes; bring to a bubble/simmer.

5. Add in the mussels and cover with the tight-fitting lid or some aluminum foil; cook 4-6 minutes or until the mussels open.

6. Discard any unopened shells; using a slotted spoon and transfer the mussels to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.

7. Add the drained cooked pasta and parsley to the skillet with the chorizo and tomatoes; toss to coat in the sauce; cook for 1 minute.

8. Divide the pasta among 4 serving plates; top each bowl of pasta with a portion of the mussels.

9. Serve immediately with the crusty bread.

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