Mussels Marinara

A classic and simple dish of mussels cooked in a flavorful tomato and garlic sauce.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

30 min

Ingredients

2 lbs mussels

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic

1 medium onion

1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes

0.5 cup dry white wine

0.25 cup fresh parsley

0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

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1
Prepare the mussels: scrub them under cold water, remove any beards. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
2
Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5 min
4
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
1 min
5
Pour in the dry white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
2 min
6
Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
7
Add the prepared mussels to the pot. Cover and cook until the mussels have opened, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
5 min
8
Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

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