Mussels Marinara Recipe
These marinated mussels are the only meal you need to try if you're craving Italian seafood. Perfectly cooked through through, they are boiled in a hot tomato broth flavored with garlic, basil, and white wine. For a filling, savory dinner, top with warm Italian bread or spaghetti and fresh herb garnish.
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Calories: 220kcal
Servings: 4 Servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Colander
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 pounds mussels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 28- ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and dried basil until fragrant.
- Add the petite diced tomatoes and white wine to the pot, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Drop in the cleaned mussels.
- Cover the pot and steam the mussels for 5-7 minutes, or until they have fully opened.
- Discard any mussels that remain unopened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.8g | Protein: 14.6g | Fat: 11.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 19.3mg | Calcium: 62.7mg | Iron: 5.6mg