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Mussels Zuppa
🇮🇹 Italian

Mussels Zuppa

🇮🇹 Italian

Gentle simmered mussels in a fragrant broth, finished with fresh herbs — the italian answer to "something light tonight". About 27 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 17 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, diced
  • Garlic3 cloves, minced
  • Fresh Basilsmall handful
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Dried Oregano1/2 tsp
  • Stock or Broth1 litre
  • Mussels800 g, cleaned
  • Pasta Shells80 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sweat the onion in the Olive Oil until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and dried oregano and cook for 30 seconds more.

  3. 3

    Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer, and add the mussels.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently until the mussels is just cooked through and the broth tastes rounded.

  5. 5

    Ladle into warm bowls and top each with fresh basil and a grind of black pepper.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon just before serving lifts every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How To Make Italian Mussels aka Zuppa Di Cozze, · on YouTube