NZ Greenshell™ Mussels with rich tomato sauce (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 24 Frozen Half Shell Greenshell™ Mussels
• Rich Tomato Sauce – makes approx 600ml
• 40 mls Olive Oil
• 3 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 x 400gm tin Roma Tomato Puree
• 6 Ripe Roma Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tablespoons Fresh Basil (roughly chopped, saving a small amount for garnish)
• 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Italian Parsley (roughly chopped)
• To season - Flaky Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper

Directions

1.  In a heavy based saucepan, sauté onions & garlic in the oil until soft & transparent. Add tomatoes & tomato puree, allowing sauce to come up to the boil, and then reduce heat to bring sauce to a simmer & allowing the sauce to reduce & become thick. To finish the sauce, season to taste & stir in the fresh herbs.
2.  Warm the mussels in the sauce & serve in a suitable bowl or service dish.