Mussels in Red Sauce

By

Liz Zack, Cooking Light

DECEMBER 2006

  • 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Add parsley and remaining ingredients; cook 5 minutes or until shells open, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; discard any unopened shells.