Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAvanzare Italian DiningMussel Al Forno Recipe

Mussel Al Forno Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Baked mussels served in a zesty garlic wine sauce with a splash of our marinara.

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Garlic Wine Sauce

Marinara Sauce

Method

Preparation of Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the fresh mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt. Remove the beards by pulling them from the side of the mussels.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Garlic Wine Sauce

  1. 3

    Sauté Garlic

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  2. 4

    Add Wine and Seasonings

    Pour in the dry white wine, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine with Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the saucepan with the garlic wine sauce. Stir gently to coat the mussels in the sauce.

  2. 6

    Bake the Mussels

    Spoon the mussels and sauce into a baking dish. Pour the marinara sauce over the mussels evenly.

  3. 7

    Prepare the Topping

    In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix well and then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the mussels.

  4. 8

    Bake

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the mussels have opened up.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve Hot

    Remove the mussels from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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