Zuppa Di Mussels (white Or Red Sauce) Recipe
Make Zuppa Di Mussels (white Or Red Sauce) Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Mussels
Red Sauce Ingredients
White Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
Cooking Red Sauce
- 2
Sauté Aromatics
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, adding chopped basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add Mussels
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- 5
Serve
Ladle the mussels and sauce into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Cooking White Sauce
- 6
- 7
Deglaze with Wine
Pour in the white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add Cream and Seasonings
Stir in the heavy cream, adding salt and black pepper. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 9
Add Mussels
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- 10
Serve
Ladle the mussels and sauce into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley.
