Gluten-Free – My Nonna’s Italian Mussels

Once you know how easy Gluten Free Italian mussels are to cook and prepare, you will be serving them every night! Serve with a crusty loaf of GF bread to dip into the delicious sauce or just on its own with a fork and spoon. The simple flavours will astound you, and the simplicity will make you very happy!

Gluten Free Italian Mussells are an easy mid-week dinner! Yes! To feed the family, cook a pot of GF pasta and serve the delicious mussels on top with the Italian sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with a glass of red wine!

Why I Love This Recipe

This recipe holds a special place in my heart because it’s my Nonna’s cooking. The simple ingredients are cooked with love and taste absolutely amazing. It feels like a warm hug in a bowl! Plus, it’s packed with protein and goodness. Winner!

Ingredients

• MUSSELS: In Australia, I prefer mussels from our local suppliers. Make sure they are super fresh, and be sure to discard any that don’t open after cooking.
• GARLIC: A must! Load this dish up with as much as you like!
• WHITE ONION: Perfect combo with the garlic to kick off the cooking aromas
• CARROT & CELERY: The base of any great Italian recipe!
• WINE: A glass for the dish and a glass for the cook, am I right??
• CANNED TOMATO: Gives these mussels a glorious tomatoey body and fab Mediterranean flavours, which bring this dish together!
• TO SERVE: Fresh mint, chilli.

Instructions

1. Let’s get cooking! Drizzle olive oil in a large saucepan and add the garlic, onion, carrot, and celery. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the can of tomato and wine. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavours.
3. Add the drained mussels (sometimes they are in water) into the saucepan and toss through the sauce. Place a lid on top and allow to cook on medium heat for around 10 – 15 minutes.
4. You will know when they are cooked when all the shells open up! The smell is incredible! Taste your sauce and add a little more salt/pepper if needed.
5. Serve in bowls with fresh mint and chilli.

Gluten-Free Italian Mussels

Raquel Bosustow

Gluten Free Italian Mussels are easy to cook and prepare, you will be serving them every night! Serve with a crusty loaf of GF bread to dip into the delicious sauce.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

 

• 1kg Mussells
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 glass white or red wine
• 1 500g Tin tomatoes, chopped

To serve – Fresh Chilli and Mint

Instructions

 

• Let’s get cooking! Drizzle olive oil in a large saucepan and add the garlic, onion, carrot, and celery. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the can of tomato and wine. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavours.
• Add the drained mussels (sometimes they are in water) into the saucepan and toss through the sauce. Place a lid on top and allow to cook on medium heat for around 10 – 15 minutes.
• You will know when they are cooked when all the shells open up! The smell is incredible! Taste your sauce and add a little more salt/pepper if needed.
• Serve in bowls with fresh mint and chilli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5100IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Course | Appetizer, LUNCH, DINNER

Cuisine | Italian

Ⓒ | Raquel Bosustow