This recipe is so simple it is hard to believe it tastes so great! To ensure the best results, use the freshest mussels you can find. Keep the mussels in a bowl in the fridge in a little water until you are ready to use them. To clean, scrub under running water, removing the “beards” or vegetation attached. Don’t leave them in a closed plastic bag or they will die before you have a chance to cook them.
Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele
Zuppa di Cozze
Yield:
Serves 4
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
A simple saute of mussels.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion, Chopped
- 2 Stalks of Celery, Chopped
- 3-4 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 (14 oz.) Can Chopped Tomatoes
- 3 Pounds Mussels, Scrubbed with Beards Removed
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and saute the onion, celery and garlic until translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook 5-10 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the wine and cook an additional 10 minutes, adding as much water as needed if the sauce bevomes too thick.
- Add the cleaned, drained mussels, cover, and cook until the shells open, which should be about 5 additional minutes.
- Add the parsley just before serving.
- You can serve this dish on grilled garlic bread, spooning the juices over the bread in a shallow bowl, or serve with a good crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 726Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 1361mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 82g