• 1 bag frozen black shelled mussels
• 1 red bell pepper, cubed
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbs. crushed fresh basil
• 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 14-oz. can crushed tomatoes
• whole wheat spaghetti
• crusty bread
• Parmesan cheese

Boil spaghetti according to directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet, saute garlic, onion and red pepper until onion is translucent. Add salt, basil, lemon juice and tomatoes. Stir to combine. Add frozen mussels. Cover tightly and steam until mussels are done, about 7 minutes. Drain spaghetti. Serve spaghetti with mussel mixture immediately.