Steamed Mussels With Cinzano, Scallions And Tomatoes

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

4	tablespoons	virgin olive oil
1	medium	red onion -- finely chopped
1	clove	garlic -- thinly sliced
2	pounds	mussels -- scrubbed, debearded
8	ounces	cinzano rosso or other sweet red vermouth
6	ounces	water
2	cups	chopped fresh tomatoes
4	medium	scallions -- thinly sliced
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened but not browned. Add mussels, Cinzano, water and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cover and steam until all the mussels are opened (about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes). Remove cover, add scallions and stir until well mixed. Season broth with salt and pepper and pour into warm serving bowl and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5638)