Mussels Marinara Recipe
Easy and quick Mussels Marinara is the restaurant worthy dinner you can easily make at home. So savory, hearty and classic.
Servings: 4
Cost: $15
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion finely diced
- 5 garlic cloves smashed and peeled
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 2 32- ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 4 pounds fresh mussels debearded, scrubbed and rinsed
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Cooked pasta for serving.
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter over medium high heat in a heavy bottomed skillet.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the wine and scrape up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil and parsley. Bring to a boil.
- Add the mussels and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook until all the mussels are opened, approximately 10 minutes. Discard any broken or unopened mussels.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil, if desired.
- Serve over pasta or with bread for dipping.
Notes
Mussels Marinara are best served immediately after cooking.
To store fresh mussels, place the mussels in a large bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Do not store mussels in a plastic bag because they will die.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 987mg | Potassium: 1588mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1021IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 13mg