Jul 09 2026
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Mussels Marinara Recipe

Inspired by Napoli's Italian Restaurant SW
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Marinara Sauce

Method

Preparing the Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the fresh mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or debris. Remove any beards (the fibrous strands) by pulling them away from the shell.

  2. 2

    Check for Freshness

    Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped, as they are no longer fresh.

Making the Marinara Sauce

  1. 3

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.

  3. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

  4. 6

    Simmer the Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Cooking the Mussels

  1. 7

    Add Mussels to Sauce

    Once the sauce is ready, add the cleaned mussels to the pot, stirring to coat them in the sauce.

  2. 8

    Cover and Cook

    Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.

  3. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the pot from heat, stir in the chopped parsley, and serve the mussels marinara hot, with crusty bread on the side for dipping.

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