Linguine with Mussels

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Food Network Magazine, November 2010
Category: Pasta

Ingredients
3⁄4 cups Bread (diced)
1 clove Garlic (smashed)
1 cup Parsley Leaves
12 ounces Linguine
3 tablespoons Butter
2 ounces Prosciutto (cut into 1-inch matchsticks)
3 whole Shallots (thinly sliced)
1⁄2 cup White Wine
2 pounds Mussels (scrubbed well and beards removed)
  dash Ground Black Pepper

Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Pulse the bread, garlic and parsley in a food processor to form moist, green crumbs.
  2. Cook the pasta in the boiling water as directed. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and shallots and cook until the shallots are tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add half of the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Season with pepper.
  4. Add the mussels to the pot, cover and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open, about 6 minutes (discard any that do not open). Add the pasta and heat through, tossing to coat. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining breadcrumbs.