Stuffed Mussels San Remo

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

4 pounds fresh large mussels -- scrubbed, debearded (not prince edward island)
4 ounces prosciutto di parma
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup oregano leaves
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic -- peeled
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup basic tomato sauce
 

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large pot, steam the mussels over 2 cups water, covered until open, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove half shell and lay flat on a cookie sheet. Cube prosciutto into 1/4-inch dice and place in bowl. Place mint, basil, oregano, oil and garlic into blender. Process until smooth. Remove and pour into bowl with prociutto. Add breadcrumbs and Basic Tomato Sauce and mix well. Pack each mussel and shell full with green mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden-brown on top, and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5734)