ZENB Mussels Marinara

This Mussels Marina recipe is a delicious way to use your ZENB Roasted, Tomato, Garlic, & Basil Pasta Sauce. Whether making as a main meal or to impress your friends as an appetizer, you’ll enjoy the flavor profile and quick cook time. This dish provides a good source of protein and an excellent source of iron.

• 8 slices French bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 carton (15.5 ounces) ZENB Roasted Tomato, Garlic & Basil Pasta Sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Preheat grill or grill pan on medium-high heat. Brush bread slices with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Grill bread 1-2 minutes on each side until golden-brown.

2.

Heat remaining oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add wine; cook 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.

3.

Stir in ZENB Sauce, water and pepper; bring to a simmer. Add mussels, cover with lid. Cook 5-7 minutes until shells are fully open. Sprinkle with basil before serving with grilled bread.