Cozze ripieni
- 11/2 dozen mussels
- About 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 clove of garlic, chopped finely
- Pepper
- Olive oil
A warming italian dish to serve as a starter or a main.
Method
Preheat oven to 180C. Wash the mussels by scraping the shells and rinsing under the tap. Prise them open with a knife. Discard the empty half of the shell. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, oregano and garlic in a bowl. Add pepper to taste. Spoon breadcrumb mixture on mussels, pressing down lightly. Place mussels on a tray and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden on top.
