Pecorino Stuffed Mussels (Cozze Farcite Con Pecorino) Recipe

Name: Pecorino Stuffed Mussels (Cozze Farcite Con Pecorino)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg mussels, cleaned and beard removed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 spring onions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 13 tomato paste; ¼ cup water; ½ teaspoon white balsamic vinegar; cracked black pepper; ¼ cup finely shredded bacon; ½ cup finely grated pecorino cheese; basil or chopped flat leaf parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 kg mussels, cleaned and beard removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
13 tomato paste
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
cracked black pepper
¼ cup finely shredded bacon
½ cup finely grated pecorino cheese
basil or chopped flat leaf parsley (to garnish)

1
Place prepared mussels into a large saucepan with 1 cup water.
2
Bring to the boil tossing mussels until the shells open (discard any mussels that do not open).
3
Drain and remove mussells.
4
Take the top shell off the mussels.
5
Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add spring onions and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes until tender.
6
Stir in tomato paste, water, vinegar and pepper.
7
Spoon 1 teaspoon of the tomato mixture onto each mussel, sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
8
Place under a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes.
9
Serve garnished with herbs.

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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: 1 kg mussels, cleaned and beard removed, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 spring onions, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Pecorino Stuffed Mussels (Cozze Farcite Con Pecorino) 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.

Pecorino Stuffed Mussels (Cozze Farcite Con Pecorino)

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