Cozze Umbro (Mussels in Italian Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 dozen fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan, heat the oil and toss in the pepper flakes and the garlic.

2. 2

   Add in the mussels and toss over a medium heat for one minute.

3. 3

   Pour in the wine and simmer until it is reduced by half.

4. 4

   Pour in the stock, lemon juice, tomatoe sauce. Add the salt and pepper at this time also.

5. 5

   Cook for another two to three minutes until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that do not open.

6. 6

   Pour into a warm serving bowl and garnish with the fresh parsley.