Ingredients

  • 1 (25.25 oz jar) DeLallo Marinara or homemade marinara
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup minced shallot
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 lbs (48 to 50) live mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
  • (optional) whole wheat crusty bread, for serving

Method

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the shallot, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the mussels, cover and cook until the mussels open, 6 to 8 minutes; discard any mussels that do not open. Season lightly with salt, then transfer the mussels and sauce to a platter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve right away with crusty bread.