mussels marinara

Name: Mussels Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) dry white wine or chicken broth; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped, fresh garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 24 - black mussels, debearded & scrubbed; 1/4 cup(s) minced onion; 1 cup(s) diced tomato; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 12 ounce(s) angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions

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Jim Frigyes

Waynesburg, OH

Updated on Mar 4, 2015

This is a great meal - not too heavy, has just a little spice, & a wonderful broth you can't stop sopping up with fresh crusty Italian bread! If you like a little more heat - increase the amount of red pepper. I normally use a teaspoon - but cut it back for the recipe.

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Fresh mussels simmered in a tomato-herb broth & served over angel hair pasta with just a hint of spice!

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
24 - black mussels, debearded & scrubbed
1/4 cup minced onion
1 cup diced tomato
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions

How To Make mussels marinara

Step 1

In a stockpot, simmer the wine with the garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, & parsley, then add the marjoram & oregano. Stir once to blend all the ingredients.

Step 2

Add the mussels to the pot along with the onion & tomatoes. Cover & let simmer until the mussels open, about 8 minutes. Discard any that do not open.
Step 3

Season the broth with the salt & pepper, then add the cornstarch & whisk until slightly thickened. Plate the warm pasta & serve the mussels & sauce on top.
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