Mussels With Linguine

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Bring water to boil for pasta.

2. Step 2

   Rinse mussels in cold water. Scrub and remove beards. Discard any mussels whose shells are open.

3. Step 3

   Combine mussels with wine and thyme in pot, and cover. Steam mussels until they open, 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Chop whole onion.

5. Step 5

   Heat oil in nonstick pan until it is very hot; reduce heat to medium high; add onion, and saute until it begins to soften.

6. Step 6

   Meanwhile, mince garlic, and add it to onion as it cooks.

7. Step 7

   When mussels are cooked, remove from liquid and set aside. Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid to the onion, and boil to reduce to ¼ cup.

8. Step 8

   Shuck mussels, discarding any that are not open.

9. Step 9

   Cook linguine according to package directions.

10. Step 10

    Add mussels to onion mixture, and heat through.

11. Step 11

    Whisk yogurt and ricotta to make a smooth mixture. Wash, dry and chop parsley. Grate cheese.

12. Step 12

    Drain pasta.

13. Step 13

    Remove mussel mixture from heat. Stir in yogurt-ricotta mixture, parsley, cheese and pepper, and mix well. Spoon over pasta, and serve.