Appetizer for 4
Mussels in Red Sauce
$14.28for 410 minServes 4
Mussels steam quickly in spicy arrabbiata sauce with garlic and cream until the shells open and the broth thickens.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clams and mussels, 2 lb$5.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $11.98Typical price | |
| Pasta sauce, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.28 | ||
Swaps
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ItalianLow-carbAppetizersSnacks
$3.57 per serving$14.28 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 lb mussels
- 1 jars (16 oz) spicy arrabbiata sauce
- 1/4 cup cream or half and half
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
Steps
- Rinse the mussels under cold water, remove beards, and discard cracked shells or shells that stay open when tapped.
- Cook the garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add the arrabbiata sauce and cream, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the mussels, cover the pot, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes until the shells open.
- Discard any mussels that remain closed and stir in the parsley.
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