Pei Mussels Recipe
italian supper style with pomodoro and fregola
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Ingredients
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Mussels and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water and remove any beards. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the crushed San Marzano tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Fregola
In a separate pot, cook the fregola according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Cook the Mussels
Add prepared mussels to the tomato sauce. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mussels open up.
- 6
Combine Everything
Stir in the cooked fregola and fresh basil into the pot with mussels. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and mix gently.
- 7
Serve
Serve the mussels and fregola hot, garnished with additional chopped basil if desired.
