20-30 Mussels, have them cleaned by your fishmonger/seafood counter
Homemade Marinara:
1-12 oz can of crushed tomatoes, 1-8 oz can of tomato sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 cup of a good red wine, 1 teaspoon of basil, and oregano (fresh if available), salt and pepper. Saute the garlic, add crushed tomatoes and sauce, finish with herbs.
(If there is extra sauce it can easily be frozen and stay fresh for several months)
Mussel Preparation:
Rinse and drain mussels
In a saute pan add one tbsp of olive oil and 2 cloves of garlic-diced.
Once garlic is lightly browned add the mussels.
Pour marinara over to coat and add a splash of red wine (any kind you enjoy drinking)
Cover mussels and let steam until tender-just a few minutes
Finish with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Serve with fresh bread for dipping.
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