Title: Linguine with mussels~ sun-dried tomatoes and
 Categories: Pasta, Seafood
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
     12 oz Linguine
    1/3 c  Sun-dried tomatoes
    1/4 c  Chopped onions
    1/4 c  Dry white wine
    1/4 c  Fish or chicken stock
      1 lb Mussels
      2 tb Olive oil
      2 ts Crushed garlic
  1 1/2 c  Sliced sweet red peppers
  2 1/2 c  Diced tomatoes
    1/3 c  Sliced black olives
    1/2 c  Chopped fresd basil 2t dried
           Pepper
 
  1.  Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or
  until firm to the bite.  Drain and place in serving bowl. 2. Pour
  boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain
  and chop. 3. In large saucepan combine onions, wine and stock. Bring
  to a boil. Add mussels.  Cover and simmer for approximately 3
  minutes, or until mussels open.  Discard any that remain closed.
  Remove mussels from shell and reserve. 4.  In medium nonstick
  skillet, heat oil; saute garlic, red peppers and tomatoes just until
  peppers are tender, approximately 4 minutes. Add olives, sundried
  tomatoes and reserved mussels. Pour over pasta. Sprinkle with Basil
  and pepper, and toss. TIPS. Replace mussels with clams or use a
  combination. Buy dry sun-dried tomatoes, not one in oil to reduced
  calories and fat. Make ahead>>> Early in the day prepare entire
  sauce.  Reheat gently, adding some water if sauce appears too thick.