Mussels in Tomato Sauce with Sausage Recipe

Name: Mussels in Tomato Sauce with Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces pork sausage, casings removed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium white onion, minced; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 medium fennel bulb (about 1 pound)halved, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 1/4 cups tomato sauce; 1/4 cup clam juice or fish stock; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 dill sprigs, coarsely chopped; Grilled country bread, for serving

Servings: persons

10 ounces pork sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium white onion, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 medium fennel bulb (about 1 pound)halved, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/4 cups tomato sauce
1/4 cup clam juice or fish stock
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 dill sprigs, coarsely chopped
Grilled country bread, for serving

1
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over moderately high heat, breaking it up with a spoon until crisp, about 15 minutes.
2
Transfer to a plate.
3
Wipe out the skillet, add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
4
Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until translucent, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the red pepper and fennel and cook over low heat until just tender, about 15 minutes.
6
Add the garlic, tomato sauce and clam juice and season with salt and pepper.
7
Bring to a simmer, then add the mussels and the reserved sausage.
8
Cover and cook over moderately high heat until the mussels open, about 10 minutes.
9
Discard any unopened mussels.
10
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with the dill and serve at once with grilled bread.

310

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces pork sausage, casings removed, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 medium white onion, minced, 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Mussels in Tomato Sauce with Sausage 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.

Mussels in Tomato Sauce with Sausage

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