Mussels Suprema

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons garlic (minced add more if you like)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (change to your taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt (kosher to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pepper (fresh ground)
• 4 ounces tomatoes (diced, del monte)
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 1/2 cups wine (white pinto girgio)
• 2 lbs mussels (we use the prince edward island when we can)

Directions

1. 1

   Take a large bowl and fill with cold water add mussels and 2 tbsp of flour let mussels sit in cold water for 10 - 15 minutes. Rinse in cold water.

2. 2

   In a large skillet add your olive oil, onions, bay leaf, garlic and red pepper flakes allow to sauté for 6 to 10 minutes, add salt & pepper, tomatoes and basil - cook for 3 minutes add wine and mussels and cook till mussels are opened, pour into a large bowl and serve with a large slice of hard crusty Italian bread and a glass of pinto girgio -- enjoy.