Preparation:
combine mussels and water in a saucepot, over a moderate flame simmer until mussels open remove from heat and strain, reserving liquid discarding any mussels that do not open heat olive oil in a saucepot, over a medium flame add onions, heat and stir for 5-6 minutes add garlic, heat and stir for 1-2 minutes add parsley and white wine, bring to a boil, and simmer for 1-2 minutes add tomatoes and reserved liquid bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes season to taste with salt and pepper arrange mussels into individual serving bowls ladle broth over mussels serve hot, with a hard-crusted bread to the side |