Mussels in Tomato Sauce

Name: Mussels in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg of Mussels; 400 g of Crushed Tomatoes; 2 cloves of Garlic; Olive Oil; 1 Chili Pepper; Dry White Wine; Parsley; Table Salt; Black Pepper

Mussels in tomato sauce are a tasty seafood main course, very simple to make in under 30 minutes, for summer meals and holiday dinners alike.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 15 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Servings for 4 people

Mussels in Tomato Sauce are a tasty seafood main course that is quick and easy to make. This dish, also called Sauté di Cozze or Cozze alla Tarantina (Taranto-style mussels), is made with a few simple, typically Mediterranean ingredients: Mussels, Chopped Tomatoes, and Parsley.

What makes Mussels in Tomato Sauce special is that this main course can easily turn into a tasty summer sauce for pasta.

The Mussels in Tomato Sauce Recipe is one of the most classic summer recipes for a lovely lunch or dinner that tastes of the sea, but it is also one of the best-loved dishes for holiday dinners at Christmastime. Ready in a few minutes and really easy, Mussels in Sauce can win over even the most demanding palates.

Once you have learned all the tricks of How to Clean Mussels, all you need is a little tomato, some chili pepper, and fresh herbs to bring a truly special seafood dish to the table.

Ingredients for 4 people

1 kg of Mussels
400 g of Crushed Tomatoes
2 cloves of Garlic
Olive Oil to taste
1 Chili Pepper
Dry White Wine to taste
Parsley to taste
Table Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

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Method

To make the Mussels in Tomato Sauce, first wash and carefully clean the mussels in cold water. Take a large, deep pot, add a drizzle of olive oil and one garlic clove, and sauté for a few moments. Add the mussels, deglaze with a little dry white wine and, once the alcohol has evaporated, cover with a lid and let the mussels open.
Meanwhile, peel the other garlic clove and cook it for a couple of minutes in a large, deep skillet with a couple of tablespoons of oil and the finely chopped fresh chili pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes.
Strain the mussels, saving the cooking liquid, pour the liquid into the tomato sauce, and cook for about 10 more minutes.
When the sauce is ready, add the mussels and cook for one minute, stirring everything well. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve the Mussels in Tomato Sauce with nice slices of toasted bread. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can turn Mussels in Tomato Sauce into a tasty pasta sauce.

Tips

To make Mussels in Tomato Sauce even tastier, serve them with slices of toasted bread.

Storage

Mussels in Tomato Sauce should be eaten right away.