SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS: Spaghetti con le Cozze

 

So my flight arrived earlier than usual ...and since I am not able to grab any decent meal the whole day - -I can literally eat a whole cow and won't feel any guilt at all.  I've always passed by this hallway as I rushed towards the luggage claim area and the smell of smoked barbecued pork always makes me puke! Seriously -- I hate it that by the time I reach the end of the hallway, my hair stinks as if I am sitting by the grill the whole day.

I can't even rationalize why business men in suits are willing to  roll their sleeves and feast on those messy  spareribs    -- Hmmm..they must have a huge expense budget  (do they even have a toothbrush with them?) , i guess...

Well, my tummy was rumbling like there's no tomorrow so I decided to join in the bandwagon and went inside Corky's barbecue ....and lo and behold.....

......best spareribs and pulled pork in town!  For $20 dollars at the airport, I brought home this rack of ribs that's really so messy, so smelly and  so dripping in the plastic bag!  I remember buying online  for my brother in New Jersey but  I am not a big fan of Corky's ...but whatever..I'm hungry!

 

The question is: Did I eat it? Duh - -NO!!!  Kids loved it and I am so tired to eat that I just grabbed a bowl of oatmeal as I watch them licking their fingers....and yes..they confirmed it's sooo good!

Anyway, here's my comeback as I really want to have a good dinner. Friday is STEAK NIGHT...so... I am treating myself to this sumptuous mussel dish  while they continue the meat fest..Enjoy! 

See other Batali mussel dishes I've tried:

SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS, CHILES AND MINT: Maccheroni alla Chitarra

  MUSSEL SOUP WITH SAFFRON: Cozze allo Zafferano

Mario B's version: Page 166

Maria B's version

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup dry white wine
2 lbs mussels
1 lb spaghetti (cooked )
1/4 cup chopped italian parsley
salt and pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes

HERE'S HOW:

• Saute garlic in olive oil until medium brown
• Add wine and bring to a boil
• Add mussels, stirring until all shells are fully opened
• Add cooked pasta
• Add parsley, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes
• Serve

Comments

[ClubPenguin]

Really like your informative article. Hopefully we can get more interesting topic from you in the future.

[MBT Sandals]

I love Mario Batali. Great concept for a blog. i love it. your food looks terrific.