Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce
These mussels in spicy tomato sauce are SO good (and so simple to make, hello, one pot meals!) A simple sweat of aromatics, Calabrian chili pepper paste & crushed tomatoes, simmered to perfection and steamed with mussels.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili pepper paste
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound mussels
- Dash of red wine vinegar optional
- Handful of chopped parsley to garnish
- Crusty bread to serve
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash your mussels under cool water, pat dry, set aside. In a deep pot with a drizzle of olive oil, sweat out shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Next, add in your Calabrian chili pepper paste and sweat out. Then add in your crushed tomatoes and simmer for another few minutes.
- Next, add in your wine and reduce for 2-3 minutes, then melt your butter in.
- Once your sauce is all combined and the butter is melted throughout, add in the mussels, and stir well to toss with the sauce. Cover with a lid and steam until your mussels open, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Toss in chopped parsley. Serve with freshly cracked pepper and crusty bread to dip into your sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 5mg