Mussels Marinara

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) fresh PEI Mussels
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) white onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) red wine
• 1 x 16 oz can tomatoes, crushed
• 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 small bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1

   Rinse fresh PEI Mussels under tap water. Tap any mussels that are still open and discard any that do not close after being tapped and rinsed. Set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onions are transparent.

3. 3

   Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add half the wine, reduce, then add remaining wine, tomato, herbs and seasoning. Simmer 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove bay leaf. Cover and steam mussels in small amount of water over high heat until open (5-8 minutes).

6. 6

   Pour sauce over mussels.