Alla Marinara Recipe
Your choice of mussels and/or clams sautéed in tomato sauce or in white wine
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Seafood
Rinse the mussels and clams under cold running water. Discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
Chop Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add Seafood
Add the mussels and clams to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- 5
Add Sauce
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and white wine. Add red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Simmer
Cover the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels and clams have opened.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread.


