Mussels Fra Diavolo
So…I was in the middle of reading Eat, Pray, Love and I got impatient so I bought the movie. Then I was in the middle of watching Eat, Pray, Love and I got hungry so I decided to make something that was authentic Italiano! Now, I am not one to take a risk like the main character in the movie. You probably won’t find me in an Ashram in India, although you might find me lingering over a glass of wine in the Piazza del Blah Blah Blah…
My love of Italian food and my jealousy at watching Julia Roberts gorge herself on pizza, pasta, bread, chicken and seafood, made Mussels Fra Diavolo (seafood that can be served with both pasta and bread) the obvious choice. However, since I am not Italian, I took a few liberties with the recipe.
- 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Garlic
- 1 Medium Onion, Sliced
- 24 oz Can Peeled and Stewed Whole Tomatoes
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Basil
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 tsp Ground Pepper
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce
In a large sauce pan saute Olive Oil, Garlic and Onion over medium high heat. Stir in Tomatoes, Bay Leaves, Oregano, Basil, Salt and Pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Add Hot Sauce and simmer an additional 15 minutes.
Spicy Marinara with Onion and Bay Leaves
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Garlic
- 2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Cup White Wine
- 2 lbs Mussels (Cleaned and Drained)
Heat Olive Oil over medium high heat. Saute Garlic until lightly browned. Add Olive Oil and Garlic to Tomato Sauce. Stir in Red Pepper Flakes and White Wine. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add Mussels and cook until opened (about 4 minutes). Serve over pasta or with crusty french bread.
Mussels open in the Spicy Marinara Sauce
