Simply Perfect Mussels Marinara 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 the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until cooked. Add the wine and reduce it by half, then add the plum tomatoes, oregano and parsley. Add the mussels to the pan and allow to cook for about 10 minutes until all the mussels are open. Transfer mussels to a platter. (Discard any mussels that do not open.)
• You can mound some pasta in the center of the plate surrounded by the mussels or have some bruschetta handy for dipping into the sauce.
• Adjust the seasoning for the sauce with salt and pepper, as necessary. Coat the mussels with the sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil just before serving.

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.

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.

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.

MUSSELS MARINARA WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and toss with the mussels marinara. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.