2 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. red wine 2 tbsp. butter 2 med. onions 1 lg. ripe tomato 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tsp. each basil, parsley & thyme 2 dashes Tabasco 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes 2 sm. cans tomato sauce 3 lbs. mussels Saute onion and garlic with oil and butter. Add tomato, chopped. Add cans of tomatoes and spices and wine. Let it come to boil. Reduce heat and add cleaned mussels and let cook until opened. |