Mussels with spicy tomato sauce.

Elaboration:

1. Clean the mussels:

• Clean the mussels thoroughly, removing the beards and scraping the shells to remove any dirt. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

2. Prepare the spicy tomato sauce:

• In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic first and when it starts to brown, add the onion and fry until transparent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chilli or hot chilli. Cook together for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Cook the tomatoes:

• Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan. Stir well to combine with the rest of the ingredients.
• Add the white wine and bring the mixture to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce becomes too dry, you can add a little water or fish stock.
• Finally, blend the sauce to a smooth texture.

4. Cook the mussels:

• When the sauce is well cooked and the flavours are integrated, add the cleaned mussels to the pan.
• Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.