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Simple Mussels with Tomato, Garlic, & White Wine

Mussels with Tomato is a finger-licking Italian dish with a burst of fresh flavors. The warm and juicy mussels dipped in a tangy tomato base makes for a light yet satisfying meal. It's perfect as an appetizer or can be served as dinner over some steaming hot pasta.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 1 kg fresh mussels Added to
  • 2 tbls olive oil Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Added to
  • 400 gms canned chopped Tomatoes Added to
  • 1 small bunch fresh Basil, chopped Added to
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste Added to
  • 12 Cup flat leaf Parsley, chopped Added to
  • Grated zest of one lemon Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

Clean and wash the mussels thoroughly under cold water, removing any barnacles and detaching the beards.

2. Step

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

3. Step

Saute garlic for about a minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn.

4. Step

Add in tomatoes, basil, white wine, salt and pepper to the pan. Cook sauce for about 5 minutes.

5. Step

Stir in the mussels and cover the pan.

6. Step

Cook for about 5-10 minutes until all the mussels have opened.

7. Step

Remove from the heat and discard any unopened mussels.

8. Step

Stir through the parsley, lemon zest, and give the dish a final seasoning adjustment if necessary.

9. Step

Serve the mussels with some of the tomato sauce in a deep dish, garnish with basil leaves and lemon wedges.

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