Mussels With Burgundy Broth and Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 lbs mussels, cleaned and scrubbed

• 2 (14 ounce) cans Italian-style crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups red Burgundy wine

Garlic Bread

• 4 slices country bread, thick cut
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan.

2. 2

   Stir the crushed garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the mussels, tomatoes and the red Burgundy wine.

4. 4

   Cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes or until all the mussels have opened.

5. 5

   Ladle into serving bowls, scatter over a little freshly chopped parsley.

6. 6

   Preheat the broiler.

7. 7

   Toast the bread doorsteps on both sides.

8. 8

   Remove from the broiler and whilst hot, rub with the garlic cloves.

9. 9

   Drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

10. 10

    Season with freshly ground black pepper.