Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 links spicy Italian sausage, casings removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 rosemary sprig
  • 3 pounds small mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs, toasted

Method

  • Place the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the shallots and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the shallots are translucent but still have a bit of crunch, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the sausage to the pan and cook, stirring to crumble it, for 5 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.
  • Add the wine and rosemary and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to medium, add the mussels, cover the pan, and steam until the mussels open, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the parsley and bread crumbs over all.
  • Divide the mussels among six bowls and ladle the broth and sausage over them.
  • Serve with crusty bread.