Mussels in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 kg mussels
• 1 onion
• 6 garlic cloves
• 100 g diced bacon
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• 400 g tinned tomatoes
• 200 ml dry white wine

Method

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion and garlic, and sauté them in a large pot with olive oil and the diced bacon until softened and fragrant. Pour in the white wine, allowing it to bubble for a moment, then add the tomatoes.

2. 2

   Clean the mussels thoroughly, discarding any that remain open when tapped. Add the mussels to the pot, cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes, until all the shells have opened. Discard any that remain closed.

3. 3

   Serve immediately, ideally with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.