Comforting Mussels in broth

Ingredients:

1lb of Mussels, cleaned, scrubbed and de beard

4 cloves of Garlic, sliced

2 Tbsp of dried parsley

Pinch of Hot Pepper Flakes

3 tbsp of tomato puree

2 Tbsp of Olive Oil

1 cup of White Wine or fish stock or chicken stock

 

Process

 

1.     Preheat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat, add the garlic, tomato puree, parsley and hot pepper flakes and cook for about a minute or two.

 

2.     Add the wine/stock and let it reduce by about half, about 3 minutes, season with salt and pepper.

 

3.     Add the mussels and cover with a lid, let it cook for about 5 minutes ( giving it a stir after 2 mintues) or until the mussels open up.

 

4.      Serve with some Italian bread.