Mussels Fra Diavolo

Name: Mussels Fra Diavolo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot, minced; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup white wine; 1 can Mutti® Finely Chopped Tomatoes (14 oz., Polpa); 2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed clean with beards removed; chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup white wine
1 can Mutti® Finely Chopped Tomatoes (14 oz., Polpa)
2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed clean with beards removed
chopped fresh parsley

Method

Heat olive oil in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic and red pepper and cook for about 5 minutes or until shallots are golden, stirring frequently. Stir in white wine and cook about 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in Mutti® Finely Chopped Tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer partially covered about 20 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
Add mussels to the pot and stir gently to distribute them evenly within the sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Gently shake the pan a couple of times during cooking, without removing the cover, to redistribute the mussels. After 5 minutes, remove the cover from the pan to check the mussels. Most should be open. If some remain closed, cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes. At this time, if any mussels are still closed, discard them.
Arrange mussels in shallow serving bowls and ladle sauce over them. Serve with crusty bread or over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve your delicious Mussels Fra Diavola and enjoy your meal.