Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine Sauce

I love mussels and this is a great recipe. It is from my favorite magazine Coastal Living. One day I might actually live on the coast! It is my dream!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup dry white wine
• 2  large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 3  lbs  fresh mussels, scrubbed
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 2  teaspoons  grated lemon rind
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons butter
•  warm  crusty bread

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add wine and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Add mussels; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until mussels open. Discard any unopened mussels.
2. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon, and place in serving bowls. Add basil, lemon rind, and pepper to liquid in pan; add butter, and swirl in pan until melted. Spoon sauce over mussels. Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread.