Spaghetti alle cozze

Guido Brunetti, Commissario of Police in Venice, Italy, is the star of Donna Leon’s hugely successful series of books; 32 to date.

Throughout the series, the author describes in mouth watering detail, snacks and meals that Brunetti enjoys in bars, his home, as a guest, etc.

This recipe, Spaghetti with mussels, is taken from a book, Brunetti’s Cookbook which reproduces passages of text from the books with an accompanying recipe.

It is a brilliantly conceived book and a superb birthday present from She who enjoys my cooking.