Mussels "Luigi" Recipe

Name: Mussels "Luigi"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons light oil or olive oil; 1 small white onion, finely chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup white wine; 2 or 3 cans chopped plum tomatoes (32 to 48 ounces total); 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley leaves; Salt and pepper; 4 pounds fresh mussels, de-bearded, scrubbed and rinsed; Pasta, as an accompaniment or bruschetta for dipping; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons light oil or olive oil
1 small white onion, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup white wine
2 or 3 cans chopped plum tomatoes (32 to 48 ounces total)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano leaves
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley leaves
Salt and pepper
4 pounds fresh mussels, de-bearded, scrubbed and rinsed
Pasta, as an accompaniment or bruschetta for dipping
1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil leaves

1
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and saute until cooked.
3
Add the wine and reduce by half, then add the plum tomatoes, oregano and parsley.
4
Add the mussels to the pan and allow to cook for about 10 minutes until all the mussels are open.
5
Transfer mussels to a platter.
6
(Discard any mussels that do not open.)
7
You can mound some pasta in the center of the plate surrounded by the mussels or have some bruschetta handy for dipping into the sauce.
8
Adjust the seasoning for the sauce with salt and pepper, as necessary.
9
Coat the mussels with the sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil just before serving.

276

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 tablespoons light oil or olive oil, 1 small white onion, finely chopped, 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 cup white wine, and more.

Yes, Mussels "Luigi" 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mussels "Luigi"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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