Mussels Marinara Sauce Recipes

MUSSELS MARINARA DI AMORE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.
• Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
• Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.
• Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.

MUSSELS MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stockpot. Gently saute onions and garlic until golden brown, being careful not to burn them. Add mussels to pot along with beer, marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and pasta seasoning, and top off with fresh chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. Cover pot and simmer until mussels open. Remove mussels to serving platter, discarding any that do not open. Spoon sauce around mussels and put extra sauce in a serving bowl to be used for dipping crusty bread or serving over a side of pasta.

MARINARA-STYLE MUSSELS

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When it's hot, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the paprika and cook for just a few seconds, then add the flour and some salt and pepper and stir until smooth. Slowly pour in 2 cups water, stirring constantly to form a smooth sauce. Adjust the heat so the mixture bubbles gently; cook until the sauce is thick, about 8 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley.
• Add the mussels and cover the skillet. Cook until all (or nearly all) the mussels are open, about 5 minutes. (Discard any mussels that do not open.) Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and serve immediately.

MUSSELS MARINARA

Steps:

• If using live mussels, dump into colander and rinse well.
• Any mussel that does not close (at least a little) when sprayed with water is no good and should be discarded.
• Remove any"beards" remaining.
• Put mussels into a heavy skillet and add tomatoes, oil, wine, garlic, and seasoning.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Mussels are done when the shells open up (discard any that remain shut).
• If using frozen mussels, cook until completely heated through.
• Serve over linguine with crusty bread to sop up the juice.
• Accompany with remaining wine and a salad.

MUSSELS MARINARA

Steps:

• Steam the mussels (see recipe). Set aside the mussels and broth. Heat the olive oil in a medium-size skillet. Add the onion, shallots and jalapeno. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the reserved mussel broth and the rosemary.
• Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper. Add the mussels and cook for about 1 minute. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

SIMPLY PERFECT MUSSELS MARINARA

Steps:

• Preparation:
• Scrape aqnd scrub mussels clean - Toss any that are not closed.
• Mince onion and garlic
• Cooking:
• In a tall pot sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until they are translucent (don't burn the garlic).
• Add the wine and bring to a boil.
• Add the mussels, cover pot and cook until the mussels are fully opened (toss unopened mussels).
• In a separate pot bring the marinara sauce to a boil, then pour it over the mussels.
• Turn heat off and serve over linguine or your favorite pasta.
• Serve with garlic bread, a salad and some more of that great white wine. Heaven!.
• Servings size depends on the appetites of those you are serving.