Mussels in Marinara Sauce
By: My Inspired Table
Published: Friday, January 18, 2013 - 8:31am

Ingredients




2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
28 oz can of San Marzano tomatoes, puree in blender
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsely
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Preparation

1 In a large saute pan or pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and saute minced garlic and red pepper flakes on medium low heat for about two minutes. 2 Add pureed tomatoes, oregano, salt and sugar and simmer for two minutes. 3 Add wine and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4 Add mussels and cover and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until mussels open, stirring occasionally to get the sauce into the mussels as they open.  Discard any mussels that do not open. 5 Garnish with parsley. Serve with crusty Italian bread to soak of the juice.  Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer.

About

Mussels in marinara sauce is so easy and delicious that you will wonder why you have never made them before.