Mussels Marinara Recipe
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- 10 Oct 2022
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The authentic Italian mussels marinara recipe is WITHOUT TOMATO. Shocked? We get it.
It’s a very simple recipe made with few fresh ingredients that come from the gastronomic tradition of Italian fishermen (pescatori) and sailors (marinai).
“Alla Marinara” means “in the way and style of sailors (marinai).”
“Marinara” brings to mind that sauce made with tomato, garlic and oregano, so beloved served with pizza, pasta and fried food.
But in the authentic Italian mussels marinara recipe, there is NO MARINARA SAUCE. In Italy there are other recipes made with mussels and tomato, such as Cozze alla tarantina or Zuppa di Cozze (for more informations, read the paragraph below “Mussels alla Marinara: Some Variants”).
So, this is the authentic Italian mussels marinara recipe. The one you will eat in Italy when you visit us! Made with fresh mussels, cleaned and purged, then sauteed in hot oil, blended with white wine and finally seasoned with parsley and garlic. The sea flavor they give off is exquisite!
Since this is such a simple dish, the secret to excellent success is, as always, the quality of the product. The mussels must be very fresh and well cleaned.
Marinara mussels can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. When serving, they can be accompanied with warm bread croutons and lemon slices. Another great way to use Cozze alla Marinara is to dress pasta, a real delicacy!
Marinara mussels – perfect for any occasion, light and tasty – are a classic of Italian cuisine. This simple but extraordinary recipe is a must for seafood lovers. A guaranteed success!
Mussels Marinara Ingredients
- 2 kg (about 4 pounds) of mussels with shells
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 100 ml (1/2 cup ) of dry white wine
- a bunch (1/3 cup) of fresh parsley. Read More…
