Marinara mussels
Marinara mussels

Preparation time 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Serves 2

Ingredients

  1. 1 shallot, finely chopped
  2. 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  3. ½ tsp ground fennel seeds
  4. 3 tbsp butter
  5. ¼ cup (60 ml) dry white wine
  6. 1 ¼ cups (310 ml) Classico di Napoli tomato and basil pasta sauce
  7. 2 lb (900 g) mussels, trimmed and washed
  8. 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, soften the shallot and garlic with the ground fennel in 1 tbsp of the butter.
  2. Add the white wine and let reduce for 1 minute. Add the pasta sauce and mussels. Cover and simmer until all the mussels have opened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Discard any that remain closed. Using a slotted spoon, remove the mussels from the pot and place in a serving dish. Keep warm.
  3. Let the sauce reduce for 2 minutes. Add the parsley and remaining butter. Season with pepper. Pour the sauce over the mussels. Serve with country bread, if desired.

Classico di Napoli tomato and basil pasta sauce is a versatile ingredient to have on hand for a last-minute dinner. For shellfish lovers, these marinara mussels are sure to delight!

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