Healthy & Delicious: Mussels In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe Recipe

Name: Healthy & Delicious: Mussels In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 8 cloves garlic, sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup dry white wine; A few basil leaves or one sprig fresh thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Pasta to serve

Servings: persons

2 pounds mussels
1/4 cup cornmeal
8 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
A few basil leaves or one sprig fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta to serve

1
In a large pot, combine cornmeal and three quarts cool water. Stir in mussels and let sit for one hour, shaking it once or twice during.
2
Drain the mussels. Scrub them thoroughly under cool water. Pull off their seaweed-y beards if necessary, and discard any that aren't tightly shut.
3
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add garlic cloves and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, making sure they don't burn.
4
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes and stir together. Cook 5 minutes.
5
Pour mussels in skillet, and the wine on top of that. Stir and bring the heat up a little. Once it starts boiling, put a lid on it and cook for 3 minutes, or until all mussels have opened.
6
Kill heat. Stir in herbs. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pasta.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds mussels, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 8 cloves garlic, sliced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Healthy & Delicious: Mussels In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy & Delicious: Mussels In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

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