17 Authentic Italian Mussels Recipe Unleash Your Inner Chef!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of fresh mussels

• 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 cup of white wine

• 1 cup of tomato, diced

• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

• 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Start by cleaning the mussels thoroughly. Rinse them under cold water and scrub off any dirt or debris from the shells. Remove the beards (stringy fibers) from the mussels by pulling them towards the hinge of the shell. Discard any mussels that are open or have cracked shells.

2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and sauté until they become fragrant.

3. Pour in the white wine and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.

4. Add the diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes to the pot and stir. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.

5. Gently add the cleaned mussels to the pot and stir to coat them in the sauce. Cover the pot and let the mussels cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shells have opened.

6. Once the mussels have opened, remove the pot from the heat. Discard any mussels that did not open.

7. Sprinkle the chopped basil over the mussels and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve the mussels hot with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Buon Appetito!