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"Cozze Ripiene" Stuffed Mussels

This Mussel recipe is the perfect appetizer or side dish and is super easy to make
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Doz Fresh Mussels
  • 1 Cup Unseasoned Breadcrumbs
  • ¾ Cup Shredded Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 4 Cloves Fresh Minced Garlic
  • 4 tbsp Fresh Chopped Italian Parsely
  • 1 Hot Red Pepper
  • 2 15 oz cans Pureed Tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Let's start by making the stuffing, Combine Breadcrumbs, Cheese, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp Parsley, Basil, and 2 cloves minced Garlic. Mix until a moldable stuffing is formed. If it is too dry add more oil or eggs.
  2. Scrub Mussels and remove beards. Shuck them open by inserting a pairing knife in the broad of the mussel and pry them open.
  3. Stuff the Mussel with about ¾ teaspoon of the stuffing. Try not to use too much stuffing or you won't be able to enjoy the flavor of the Mussel.
  4. Prepare the sauce by combining the remaining parsley, minced garlic, Tomato puree, and thinly sliced hot pepper if you like a little more heat in your sauce add more hot pepper. Bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Add the Mussels to the sauce, and cover. Let the Mussels cook for 10-15 minutes  remove them from the sauce and serve.

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