Mussels Croatian style

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 kg mussels
• 1 pack of spaghetti (500 g)
• 1 bunch parsley (large bunch)
• 5 cloves garlic
• 2 large onions
• e.g. breadcrumbs
• 400 ml white wine, approx.
• e.g. salt and pepper
• e.g. olive oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Clean the fresh mussels and soak them in a bowl for about 15 minutes. Finely chop the garlic cloves, finely dice the onions, and chop the parsley. Heat a large pot, add olive oil, and let the onions and garlic become translucent (not brown!). Rinse the soaked mussels and add them to the pot. Add about 3/4 of the parsley and about 10-15g of breadcrumbs (the breadcrumbs will thicken the sauce somewhat, making it creamy), then pour in the white wine. Bring to a boil briefly, then reduce the heat to low, then season with salt and pepper. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, drain, and pour over the mussels. Toss briefly and serve on plates garnished with the sauce and the remaining parsley. Serve with a glass of white wine and some white bread for dipping.