Name: Ask For Luigi Restaurants Mussels, Nduja Sausage, Fennel & Pomodoro Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh mussels; 4 ounces nduja sausage; 1 fennel bulb, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes; 1 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; to taste red pepper flakes

1.5oz WILD Smirnoff WEST Vodka WAKE, 0.5oz UP kahlua, fresh espresso, simple syrup. Shaken

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Dive into a bowl of succulent mussels, perfectly steamed and infused with the bold flavors of spicy nduja sausage. Complemented by aromatic fennel and a rich, tangy pomodoro sauce, this dish offers a delightful blend of heat and freshness that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, each bite transports you to the heart of coastal Italy.

Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

Prepare the Mussels

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the nduja sausage and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to render its fat. Add the diced fennel and minced garlic, cooking until the fennel is soft, about 5 minutes.

Cook the Sausage and Fennel

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and white wine. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add Tomatoes and Wine

Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open up. Discard any mussels that do not open.

Cook the Mussels

Once the mussels are cooked, remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread or over pasta if desired.

Garnish and Serve

fresh mussels

nduja sausage

fennel bulb, diced

garlic, minced

canned crushed tomatoes

white wine

olive oil

fresh parsley, chopped

salt

black pepper

red pepper flakes

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Make Mussels, Nduja Sausage, Fennel & Pomodoro Recipe in just 30m. Dive into a bowl of succulent mussels, perfectly steamed and infused with the bold flavors of spicy nduja sausage. Complemented by aromatic fennel and a rich, tangy pomodoro sauce, this dish offers a delightful blend of heat and freshness that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, each bite transports you to the heart of coastal Italy.

Mussels, Nduja Sausage, Fennel & Pomodoro Recipe

Ingredients

Mussels and Sauce

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Mussels

Cook the Sausage and Fennel

Add Tomatoes and Wine

Cook the Mussels

Garnish and Serve

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