Mussels In A Lemon, Garlic, And Wine Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 10 ounces whole wheat linguine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons reduced fat margarine
• 5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 teaspoons parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• kosher salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 lb mussels, steamed and 1/4 cup of the liqueur reserved
• 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 saute the garlic in the olive oil and margarine over medium heat.
• 2 stir in the wine, lemon juice, tomatoes, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and liqueur from the mussels (keep mussels warm).
• 3 bring to a simmer. let simmer for about 10 minutes.
• 4 sprinkle cornstarch over top and stir in with a whisk. stir vigorously enough to also break up the tomatoes.
• 5 return to a simmer and stir frequently, until sauce has thickened a little (will still be fairly thin).
• 6 add mussels, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 7 serve over noodles.