Spicy Mussels with Tomato and Basil

By myoung

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
• 1 small onion(s)
• 3 clove(s) garlic
• 1 teaspoon basil, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, red, crushed
• 3/4 cup(s) wine, dry white
• 1 cup(s) tomatoes, crushed
• 4 pounds mussels

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from southbeachdiet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, reducing heat if onions begin to brown.

2. Add wine and 1/4 cup water, increase heat to high, bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and mussels; cover and cook until mussels open, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve hot.