Parmesan-Crusted Passata Mussels

Mussels simmered in white wine and tomato passata sauce, topped with grated parmesan and baked until golden and bubbling.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 845.2 kcals 845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.6 grams 35.6 grams
Fat 54.8 grams 54.8 grams
Protein 52.4 grams 52.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Tomato Purée
concentrated paste
Dairy
55
g
Parmesan
grated
GrainsCereals
1
piece
White Bread
crusty, for serving
Liquids
175
ml
White Wine
for the mussels
100
ml
White Wine
for the sauce
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
6
leaf
Basil
freshly torn
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
for the mussels
30
ml
Olive Oil
for the sauce
Seafood
250
g
Mussels
live, debearded, cleaned and rinsed
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped
0.25
piece
Onion
finely chopped
2
piece
Tomatoes
seeds removed and chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Tap mussels and discard any that do not close.
  • Fry onions and garlic in oil for 6 minutes until softened.
  • Simmer wine, add mussels, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until opened.
  • Strain the mixture through a sieve, reserving 100ml of the cooking liquor.
  • Discard any mussels that haven't opened.
  • Sauté the remaining onion for 4 minutes until soft.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato purée, wine, and the reserved liquor.
  • Cook for 4 minutes and stir in the basil and mussels.
  • Transfer to a dish, top with parmesan, and bake for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Serve warm with crusty white bread.