2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (note: here in the midwest, often the frozen pasteurized mussels taste better than the fresh ones we get - use your judgement based on your geography)
1 pint homemade tomato sauce (in a pinch, blend a can of good quality diced tomatoes)
14 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use more or less to taste - depending on your preference for heat)
1 cup sweet onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Handful of good quality green olives brined with garlic (optional)
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