Mussels Ala Don

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Steamed mussels in a garlic wine marinara sauce with chopped clams

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Steps

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Combine all in mini food processor and chop until fine.

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Heat 1 / 2 cup olive oil in stock pot.

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Add in garlic / basil mixture and heat.

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Add in juice from 2 lemons , 1 tbs of mrs.

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Dash spicy seasoning , 2 tbs butter , 1 tsp salt , good amount of black pepper , 1 tbs of oregano , and 1 tbs of red pepper flakes , heat on high heat until bubbling.

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Stir in 1 cup of white wine and bring to boil , allow to reduce slightly.

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Stir in 1 can of crushed tomatoes and let cook for 10 minutes.

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Stir in 1 large can of chopped clams , heat to bubbling.

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When boiling , add in 4 lbs of cleaned mussels , cover and allow mussels to steam open.

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Just before serving , stir 1 / 4 cup parsley , thoroughly stir and heat through.

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Serve over linguini.

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For variation , toast 1-2 cups of bread crumbs , and sprinkle over pot right before serving.

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Heat can be adjusted with less red pepper flakes , need at least 1 / 2-1 tsp , to max of 1 tbs.

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Ingredients

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garlic cloves, fresh basil, parsley, olive oil, lemons, juice of, spicy seasoning mix, butter, salt, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, white wine, crushed tomatoes, clams, mussels, linguine