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Stuffed Mussels in Tomato Sauce
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11 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 40MINS

Stuffed Mussels in Tomato Sauce

These mussels are stuffed with a simple filling and cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes. A tasty way to serve mussels, which also makes a great sauce to dress some pasta!
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The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
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These mussels are stuffed with a simple filling and cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes. A tasty way to serve mussels, which also makes a great sauce to dress some pasta!
40MINS
Total Time
$6.39
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Fresh Mussels
2.2 lb
Fresh Mussels
with shells
Tomato
2 cups
Cubed Tomatoes
Pecorino Romano Cheese
3 Tbsp
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
up to 4 Tbsp
Breadcrumbs
as needed
Breadcrumbs
Fresh Parsley
2 Tbsp
Onion
1
Small Onion, chopped
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
as needed
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
378
Fat
14.6 g
Protein
42.1 g
Carbs
17.8 g
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step 1
Wash and clean the Fresh Mussels (2.2 lb). Remove any dirt which has crusted on the shell, then place them in a large pot and cook on medium heat covered with a lid until they open up.
step 1 Wash and clean the Fresh Mussels (2.2 lb). Remove any dirt which has crusted on the shell, then place them in a large pot and cook on medium heat covered with a lid until they open up.
step 2
As soon as they open, turn off the heat, transfer the mussels with their shells into a plate and filter the water into a glass. Set aside.
step 3
For the filling, in a large bowl place Eggs (6), half of the filtered water, 1 clove of mincedGarlic (1 clove), Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Pecorino Romano Cheese (3 Tbsp), and Breadcrumbs (as needed). Mix all the ingredients together adding more breadcrumbs to get a wet but dense paste. If needed add some Salt (to taste). Set the mixture aside and wait for 10 minutes.
step 3 For the filling, in a large bowl place Eggs (6), half of the filtered water, 1 clove of mincedGarlic (1 clove), Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Pecorino Romano Cheese (3 Tbsp), and Breadcrumbs (as needed). Mix all the ingredients together adding more breadcrumbs to get a wet but dense paste. If needed add some Salt (to taste). Set the mixture aside and wait for 10 minutes.
step 4
Use the mixture as filling to stuff the shells of the mussels. Be generous!
step 4 Use the mixture as filling to stuff the shells of the mussels. Be generous!
step 5
In a large saucepan heat Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (as needed) with the Onion (1), and 1 clove of minced Garlic (1 clove).
step 6
When golden brown in color add Tomatoes (2 cups). Add the remaining filtered water, some Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Add more water if needed.
step 7
Add in the mussels and keep cooking for 10 more minutes with the lid covering the pan but leaving a little side open to release any extra steam.
step 7 Add in the mussels and keep cooking for 10 more minutes with the lid covering the pan but leaving a little side open to release any extra steam.
step 8
Turn off the heat and add some Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp). Serve them up with some toasted garlic bread! They make a great starter! Or you could use the sauce to dress some paste! It will be So flavorful you will love it.
step 8 Turn off the heat and add some Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp). Serve them up with some toasted garlic bread! They make a great starter! Or you could use the sauce to dress some paste! It will be So flavorful you will love it.
Tags
Comfort Food
Italian
Seafood
Shellfish
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