Mussels Marinara

Ingredients

• 24 mussels
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 white onion , diced
• 1 tbsp. garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. red wine
• 1 3/4 cup tomatoes, crushed
• 1 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 small bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Sauti onions and garlic in oil until onions are transparent. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add half the wine, reduce, then add remaining wine, tomato, herbs and seasoning. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Cover and steam mussels in a small amount of water over high heat until open (5 to 8 minutes). Pour sauce over mussels.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
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Mussels Marinara