Yields
2 servings
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ingredients
24
fresh cultured blue mussels
1
Tbsp olive oil
2
Tbsp white onion, diced
1
Tbsp garlic, minced
1
Tbsp tomato paste
2
Tbsp red wine
1 ¾
cup tomatoes, crushed
1
tsp fresh basil, chopped
1
tsp fresh oregano, chopped
1
small bay leaf
1
pinch salt and pepper
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directions
Step 1
Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onions are transparent.
Step 2
Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
Step 3
Add half the wine, reduce, then add remaining wine, tomato, herbs and seasoning. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4
Remove bay leaf. Cover and steam mussels in small amount of water over high heat until open (5-8 minutes).
Step 5
Pour sauce over mussels.
Step 6
Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onions are transparent.