Quick Mussels Fra Diavolo
"Indulge in mussels bathed in a zesty red marinara sauce—effortless yet sophisticated. These delightful morsels are perfect when accompanied by generous pieces of hearty whole wheat bread, ideal for soaking up every bit of that flavorful sauce."
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Ingredients
- 1 25.25 oz jar DeLallo Marinara or homemade marinara
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 lbs 48 to 50 live mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- optional whole wheat crusty bread, for serving
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a sizable saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a sizzling temperature.
- 2
Incorporate the shallot, garlic, and crushed red pepper, sautéing until the mixture is aromatic, approximately 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in the wine and allow it to boil until it has reduced to half its original volume, which should take about 3 minutes.
- 4
Mix in the marinara sauce and let it come to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Add the mussels, cover the pan, and cook until the mussels have opened, about 6 to 8 minutes; be sure to discard any mussels that remain closed.
- 6
Lightly season with salt, then transfer the mussels along with the sauce onto a serving platter.
- 7
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside some crusty bread.