cozze alle marinara (mussels marinara)

Name: Cozze Alle Marinara (Mussels Marinara)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; - 2 cloves of garlic, minced; - 2 cups of peeled tomatoes; - ½ cup dry white wine; - pinch of saffron threads; - kosher salt, to taste; - freshly ground black pepper, to taste; - pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); - pinch of cayenne pepper; - 2 lbs fresh mussels; - fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; - cooked pasta or bruschetta, for serving

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jPaul Gaskill

Kenesaw, GA

Updated on Dec 13, 2013

I first had Mussels in Brussells ca 1969, and have been enjoying this dish ever since!

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of peeled tomatoes
- ½ cup dry white wine
- pinch of saffron threads
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 lbs fresh mussels
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- cooked pasta or bruschetta, for serving

How To Make cozze alle marinara (mussels marinara)

Step 1

Preparation: In a large saucepan or pasta pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and tomatoes. With a wooden spoon, break up the tomatoes and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the tomatoes lose their rawness, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add the wine and season with saffron, salt and pepper. Add the red pepper and cayenne pepper, to taste depending on desired heat (if using). Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the mussels, cover and cook until they open, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve over pasta or with a side of Bruschetta for dipping in the sauce.
Step 4

Recipe adapted from The Institute of Culinary Education, Techniques of Italian Cooking —Kristen Hess, Author of theartfulgourmet.com
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