Mussels “Alla Marinara”

Ingredients:

Mussels – 1 kg
Garlic – 1 clove
White wine – 70 ml
Parsley (chopped) – 1 bunch
Fondo Gionino Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 20 g
Black pepper – 0.3 g (≈ a pinch / to taste)

Preparation:

Step 1
Clean the mussels by removing the beard (byssus) and rinsing them thoroughly under
cold running water.

Step 2
Finely chop the washed parsley.

Step 3
Heat Fondo Gionino extra virgin olive oil in a large pot with high sides.

Step 4

Add the whole garlic clove (or crush it with a garlic press) and let it cook for a minute
until fragrant.

Step 5
Add the mussels, stir well, and cook over medium-high heat.

Step 6
Pour in the white wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate.

Step 7
Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes, or until all the mussels have
opened. Shake the pot occasionally without removing the lid to help them open evenly.

Step 8
Add the black pepper and the chopped parsley, then stir one final time.

Serve the mussels immediately while hot, together with their flavorful cooking broth and
some crusty toasted bread.

Buon appetito!