Tomato-Braised Mussels with Garlic Toast

Puglian-style mussels in a quick tomato, wine and garlic sauce, with toasted bread for every last drop.

Ingredients

For 4 servings.

• 3 lb mussels, scrubbed
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 baguette
• 1/4 tsp salt

Method

1. Warm 3 tbsp of the oil in a large pot and cook the shallot and most of the garlic for 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes, tomatoes and salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the wine and mussels, cover and cook over high heat for 5–6 minutes, shaking the pot, until the mussels open. Discard any that stay shut.
3. Meanwhile, slice the baguette, brush with the last of the oil, toast and rub with the rest of the garlic.
4. Scatter the parsley over the mussels and serve in bowls with the toast.

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