Thread: Mussels Marinara
- 08-25-2008 11:51 AM #1
Mussels Marinara
Description: Quick, easy and inexpensive and very tastyServing Size: 2 for dinner - 6 as an antipastoTime: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Ingredients:- 2 lb of fresh live mussels
- 1/4 C of Extra Virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 28oz can of San Marzano tomatoes
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh oregano
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes - or to taste
- 2 C dry white wine
- Salt & Pepper
Preparation:- Clean and debeard the mussels
- Peal and crush the garlic
- Large sauté pan with lid
- Chop the onion
- Chop the oregano
- Chop the parsley
Instructions:- Heat the oil in the sauté pan over medium heat
- Add the crushed garlic and the red pepper flakes
- Sauté until you start to smell the garlic
- Add the tomatoes, reserving the can juices
- Crush the tomatoes with a spoon and add some salt to them
- Sauté for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend
- Add the wine and simmer for a few minutes
- Bring the pan to a boil and add the mussels - cover the pan
- Steam for 6 minutes but check after 4 and stir to be sure that they are all getting full exposure to the heat and steam
- The mussels are ready when they open - DO NOT overcook
- Discard any that do not open after 6 minutes
- Transfer to a warm serving bowl and garnish with the parsley
- Serve with a nice crusty bread!
Clove
- 2 lb of fresh live mussels
- 08-25-2008 11:59 AM #2
Well I have made some of your dishes you have posted and really liked them. With the boys gone I see me having to eat the entire dish.
There is room for all God's creatures....right next to the mash potatoes.
You must learn to love to learn.
- 08-25-2008 02:25 PM #3
This one looks real interesting. Gonna have to give it a try, thanks!
- 08-25-2008 02:37 PM #4
- 08-25-2008 02:39 PM #5
- 08-25-2008 02:47 PM #6
Certainly will, thanks,
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