Mussels Marinara Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (1 kg) mussels, well cleaned
- 1 cup (250 mL) dry white wine
- 1 cup (250 mL) chicken broth
- Pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce / 796-mL) can whole Italian-style tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Italian seasonings, to taste
- Freshly chopped basil
- Freshly chopped parsley
- In a casserole, mix together dry white wine and chicken broth pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add mussels, cover and simmer until shells open-up, shaking casserole from time to time.
- Remove opened-up shells from broth set mussels aside and reserve broth.
- Throw away unopened shells.
- Strain cooking broth through a sieve, lined with a paper filter.
- In a saucepan, heat oil brown onion.
- Add Italian tomatoes, garlic, 1 cup (250 mL) reserved broth and Italian seasonings.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered.
- Remove from heat mix in freshly chopped fresh basil and parsley, to taste.
- Serve 'as is' or over cooked pasta.
Note:
Main Ingredient: Mussels
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Italian
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