Baked Mussels

Directions

1. Scrub mussels with a brush, pull off beards. Prepare a fry pan with a tight fitting lid which will hold all the mussels. Add in 3-4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 c. water, salt, and pepper. Cover pan, let mussels steam over medium heat to open. Meanwhile combine bread crumbs, grated cheese, and garlic cloves, to use as stuffing. Remove mussels to cold and reserve liquid. Don't use unopened mussels. Remove mussels and open shells to lay flat. Don't break apart. Place one mussel in each shell, cover with prepared stuffing.
2. Squeeze 1 Tablespoons of crushed tomatoes on each mussel. Sprinkle with minced parsley. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and remaining liquid from steam process to moisten bread crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees till golden, about 15-20 min. Serve warm.