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                     Mussels Marinara (GWJJ62B)

Recipe By     : Cecilia "Cecie" Height (GWJJ62B)
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      lb            Mussels
    1/2  c             Dry red wine
  2      lb            Canned tomatoes
  2                    Fresh tomatoes
                       Mushrooms
                       Red pepper flakes
                       Onions
                       Parsley
                       Fresh basil
                       Italian seasoning
                       Green peppers

Clean mussels in water & lots of black pepper for 1 hour & then
drain. Clean beards off mussels.

In a large pan, saute garlic in 2 tb olive oil, slow heat. Add basil
leaves, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, parsley, onions,
mushrooms, and green peppers. Everything should be fresh, especially
the mushrooms. Add ingredientes to taste. I add a lot because I love
full flavors. Saute for 15 minutes and then add two cans (1 lb or
larger) of peeled tomatoes.

Break the tomatoes with your hands & blend. Cover and simmer for
1 hour, stirring frequently. Add 2 fresh, diced tomatoes and cook for
another 10 to 15 minutes longer. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dry red wine
& cook for another 10 minutes. Don't over-heat, don't dry up the
sauce. I love my sauces watery. Adjust seasonings to taste as you go.

Use freshly grated parmasan and romano cheese for the topping & add
all on top of cooked pasta. Add fresh pepper, black &/or red. Serve
with a dark green salad and serve with a slightly chilled Chianti red
wine. Add candle light and with Classical guitar in the background
makes quite an evening.


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