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      Title: Mussels and Shrimp with Penne
 Categories: Italian, Shellfish, Pasta, Main dish
      Yield: 6 Servings

      1 T  Olive oil
    1/8 t  Crushed red pepper flakes
      4 T  Parsley, finely chopped
      1 t  Mint leaf, crumbled
    3/4 lb Shrimp, shelled, deveined
      1 T  Brandy
      3 ea Garlic cloves, chopped fine
      2 c  Fresh tomatoes, chopped,
           -peeled, seeded
      1 t  Leaf basil, crumbled
    1/4 c  Bottled clam juice
      1 lb Mussels in shells, scrubbed
           -and de-bearded
      1 lb Penne
      1 ea Lemon rind, grated

  Saute garlic and pepper flakes in olive oil, until garlic just begins
  to color, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, and mint and
  bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add
  clam juice and shrimp, cover; cook over low heat for 2 minutes,
  stirring once. Add mussels and brandy, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes
  longer or until shrimp are pink and mussels open. Carefully remove
  mussels form sauce. Cook Penne al dente, drain and place in warm
  serving bowl; top pasta with hot sauce, stir to mix well. Place
  mussels on top. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon rind.

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