Mussels With Orecchiette And White Beans

• 3/4 pound orecchiette
• Ingredients for steamed mussels (see recipe)
• 50 mussels
• 2 cups cooked white beans
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add the orecchiette and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain.
4. Meanwhile, steam the mussels (see recipe).
5. When cool enough to handle, remove the mussels from the shells.
6. Place the orecchiette in a large bowl.
7. Add the mussels, beans, olive oil, salt, pepper and parsley.
8. Toss to combine well.
9. Divide among 4 pasta bowls and serve immediately.

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Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10955 (may not work)