Mussels Marinara

[Clove]

Description: Quick, easy and inexpensive and very tasty

Serving Size: 2 for dinner - 6 as an antipasto

Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

1. 2 lb of fresh live mussels
   
2. 1/4 C of Extra Virgin olive oil
   
3. 1 large onion
   
4. 1 28oz can of San Marzano tomatoes
   
5. Fresh parsley
   
6. Fresh oregano
   
7. 2 tsp red pepper flakes - or to taste
   
8. 2 C dry white wine
   
9. Salt & Pepper

Preparation:

1. Clean and debeard the mussels
   
2. Peal and crush the garlic
   
3. Large sauté pan with lid
   
4. Chop the onion
   
5. Chop the oregano
   
6. Chop the parsley

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in the sauté pan over medium heat
   
2. Add the crushed garlic and the red pepper flakes
   
3. Sauté until you start to smell the garlic
   
4. Add the tomatoes, reserving the can juices
   
5. Crush the tomatoes with a spoon and add some salt to them
   
6. Sauté for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend
   
7. Add the wine and simmer for a few minutes
   
8. Bring the pan to a boil and add the mussels - cover the pan
   
9. 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
   
10. The mussels are ready when they open - DO NOT overcook
    
11. Discard any that do not open after 6 minutes
    
12. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and garnish with the parsley
    
13. 
    
14. Serve with a nice crusty bread!

[Chefnot]

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.

[PicBuddy]

This one looks real interesting. Gonna have to give it a try, thanks!

[Clove]

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.

...or you can double it and eat their portions too.

[Clove]

This one looks real interesting. Gonna have to give it a try, thanks!

PB,

Let me know what you think of it.

[PicBuddy]

Certainly will, thanks,