Mussels in a Spicy White Wine Tomato Sauce

Step 1

In a large pan over medium heat, add Olive Oil (2 tablespoon), Shallot (and Garlic (2 clove).

Step 2

Season with Ground Black Pepper (1/3 teaspoon) and add the Chili Pepper (and Fresh Parsley (2 tablespoon) and give it a quick stir.

Step 3

Add in Tomato Paste (2 tablespoon) and mix well. Cook for a minute.

Step 4

Deglaze the pan with White Wine (1 cup). Raise the heat to reduce the wine by half.

Step 5

Add in the Canned Tomatoes (14.5 ounce) and using a wooden spoon break apart the tomatoes. Season with Salt (1/2 teaspoon) and Brown Sugar (1 tablespoon). Mix well.

Step 6

Stir in Tomato Passata (1 cup). Simmer for about 10 minutes and add the Fresh Basil Leaf (10).

Step 7

Add in the Fresh Mussels (2 pound) and stir continuously. Place the lid on and cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in juice from Lemon (and serve.