Stuffed Mussels San Remo

• 3 to 4 pounds fresh large mussels (not Prince Edward Island), scrubbed and debearded
• 4 ounces Prosciutto di Parma
• 2 bunches of mint, leaves only, to yield 1/2 cup
• 2 bunches basil, leaves only, to yield 1/2 cup
• 1 bunch oregano, leaves only, to yield 1/4 cup
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup basic tomato sauce

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a large pot, steam the mussels over 2 cups water, covered until open, about 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Remove half shell and lay flat on a cookie sheet.
4. Cube prosciutto into 1/4-inch dice and place in bowl.
5. Place mint, basil, oregano, oil and garlic into blender.
6. Process until smooth.
7. Remove and pour into bowl with prociutto.
8. Add breadcrumbs and tomato sauce and mix well.
9. Pack each mussel and shell full with green mixture.
10. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden brown on top and serve.

mussels, parma, bunches of mint, bunches basil, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, clove garlic, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/stuffed-mussels-san-remo-recipe.html (may not work)