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Mussels in Marinara Sauce
My Inspired Table
6-8 appetizer servings
BeginnerMussels in marinara sauce is so easy and delicious that you will wonder why you have never made them before.
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
10
Tools Needed
7
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My Inspired TableIngredients
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 can 28 oz San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt(optional)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
Instructions
1
Step 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
Step 2
Add pureed tomatoes, oregano, salt and sugar and simmer for two minutes.
3
Step 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
Step 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.
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Step 5
Garnish with parsley. Serve with crusty Italian bread to soak of the juice. Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer.
Tools & Equipment
blender
large saute pan
pot
measuring spoons
measuring cups
stirring spoon
lid