Description
These Mussels Marinara Recipe is made with mussels, white wine, diced tomato, onion, garlic and parsley and cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Linguine or spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour the white wine into the pot and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the wine has reduced by half.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and stir to coat them in the sauce. Cover the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the mussels have opened.
- Discard any mussels that have not opened. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve the mussels and sauce over cooked linguine or spaghetti.
Notes
- Choose fresh mussels: Look for mussels that are closed tightly and have a fresh, briny smell. Discard any mussels that are cracked, open, or have a strong fishy odor.
- Clean the mussels thoroughly: Rinse the mussels under cold running water and scrub off any dirt or debris with a brush. Remove the beard (the hairy part) by pulling it towards the hinge.
- Use a large pot: Mussels need space to steam properly, so use a large pot or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid.
- Simmer the sauce before adding the mussels: Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Then, add the mussels and cover the pot tightly.
- Don't overcook the mussels: Mussels cook quickly and can become tough if overcooked. Check them after a few minutes and remove them as soon as they open.
- Discard any unopened mussels: Any mussels that do not open during cooking should be discarded, as they may be unsafe to eat.
- Serve with crusty bread: Mussels marinara are perfect for sopping up with crusty bread, so make sure to have some on hand.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 390.2
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 380.7 mg
- Fat: 11.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.7 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 25.0 g
- Cholesterol: 55.5 mg
