Made with AI
Spicy Mussels with Tomato Sauce
35 min 133 kcal per serving Medium
Ingredients
4 Servings
- mussels1 kg
- olive oil2 tablespoons
- garlic2 cloves
- diced tomatoes1 can
- cayenne pepper1 teaspoon
- onion1 medium
- basil1 tablespoon
Instructions
- 1
Clean the mussels thoroughly under cold running water, removing any beards and discarding any open ones.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Stir in the cayenne pepper and cook for another minute.
- 5
Add the can of diced tomatoes to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Add the mussels to the pot, cover, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
- 7
Discard any mussels that have not opened.
- 8
Stir in the basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the mussels hot with the tomato sauce, garnished with additional basil if desired.
