Mussels and Noodle Bake

Courtesy of PEI Mussels

Ingredients
4 lb fresh PEI Mussels meat cooked and shucked
12 oz thin noodles, cooked and drained
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup flour
4 cups milk
3/4 cup dry white wine or broth
2 1/2 slice Swiss cheese
1 pinch grated paprika
1 pinch salt & pepper, to taste

Method

1. Rinse fresh PEI Mussels under tap water. Tap any mussels that are still open and discard any that do not close after being tapped and rinsed. Set aside.

2. Place cooked PEI Mussels and noodles in a 4-quart (4-L) casserole dish. In a large frying pan, melt half the butter adding mushrooms and green pepper. Sauté until tender.

3. Remove from heat and place vegetables in casserole dish. Add rest of the butter to the pan, blend flour, and then milk. On a low heat, Add salt and pepper to taste, stir constantly until thick.

4. Remove from heat, stir in wine (or broth) and pour sauce into casserole dish. Toss all ingredients to coat with sauce, sprinkle cheese on top and colour with paprika.

5. Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350 °F (18 °C) oven for 45 minutes.