Cozze Mussels Food

COZZE UMBRO (MUSSELS IN ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat the oil and toss in the pepper flakes and the garlic.
• Add in the mussels and toss over a medium heat for one minute.
• Pour in the wine and simmer until it is reduced by half.
• Pour in the stock, lemon juice, tomato sauce. Add the salt and pepper at this time also.
• Cook for another two to three minutes until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that do not open.
• Pour into a warm serving bowl and garnish with the fresh parsley.

CARRABBA'S MUSSELS " COZZE BIANCO"

Steps:

• Mussels:.
• Soak mussels in cold water for 8 min; scrub with stiff brush and remove beard with sharp knife;rinse mussels again in cold water.
• Heat oil in a skillet; add mussels; cover and cook until shells begin to open, about 2 - 6 minutes.
• Add onion and garlic; toss to mix; cook, covered, for 1 minute.
• Add Pernod, basil,lemon juice and lemon butter sauce; cook for 45 seconds.
• Discard any mussels that did not open. Serve in deep bowl.
• Lemon Butter Sauce:.
• Melt butter over low heat;remove from heat and let sit until the milk solids settle to the bottom; skim the clear butter from the top; discard the sediment.
• Sauté onion and garlic in 2 tbs of the clarified butter until transparent.
• Stir in lemon juice and white wine and season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce liquid.
• Remove from heat and swirl in cold butter until sauce is smooth and butter is melted.

ZUPPA DI COZZE: MUSSEL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat up extra-virgin olive oil in a deep saucepan. Add the garlic and chile peppers and cook until the garlic is golden. Then add the tomatoes, and saute for approximately a minute. Add the mussels, wine, salt and stir. Cover with a lid, allowing the mussels to steam open. Cook until all the mussels are fully opened. Discard any unopened mussels. Sprinkle the mixture with parsley, add more salt, if needed, and stir well. Serve immediately with toasted bread.

COZZE AL FORNO

Steps:

• For the filling: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and the prosciutto and cook, stirring often, until the prosciutto is crispy, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Remove the skillet from the heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the bread crumbs and toss in the oil to coat. Stir in the parsley and 1/4 cup of Parmesan.
• Meanwhile, for the mussels: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the mussels and white wine. Cover and give the pot a shake. Cook, shaking occasionally, until the mussels have just opened, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.
• Position a rack in the top third of the oven. Preheat the broiler to high.
• Discard the top shells of the mussels and loosen the mussel meat from the bottom shell. Leave the meat in the shell and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Using a small spoon, pack the filling in each of the mussel shells. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil until the filling is golden and the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

COZZE (MUSSELS)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and onions. Cook until tender. Stir in garlic and cook stirring until golden.
• Stir in mussels (see subs in description), wine and broth and let simmer for 2-5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and anisette (or Sambucca) and let simmer for 5 minutes or so.
• Pour into bowls to serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS (SPAGHETTI CON LE COZZE)

Steps:

• 1. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons salt.
• 2. In a 12-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until light golden brown, about a minute. Add the wine, raise the heat, and bring to a boil, then add the mussels. Cook, stirring and tossing, until all of the mussels have opened, about 4 minutes.
• 3. Meanwhile, drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until al dente; drain well.
• 4. Add the pasta to the pan with the mussels and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI CON COZZE E POMODORO (MUSSELS AND TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook according to package directions.
• Place the mussels in a pot with some water. Cover and steam until the shells have opened and discard those which remain closed.
• In a saucepan, heat the oil and butter, and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, wine, sage, chili pepper, salt, and pepper to the onions. Let simmer for 10 minutes over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Add mussels and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove mussels from the sauce and set aside.
• Drain the pasta and toss with sauce, parsley, and grated cheese.
• Divide pasta among 4 or 6 bowls depending on how large you like your servings and divide the mussels among the bowls.

MUSSELS IN SAFFRON BROTH (COZZE ALLO ZAFFERANO)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the saffron with the hot water and let sit about 30 minutes.
• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat; cook garlic until it starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
• Add onion and cook until it starts to soften, 4 minutes.
• Add the mussels, wine, thyme, bay leaf and saffron with water; cover pot and cook until the shells open, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove the shells and divide between serving bowls, discarding any shells did not open.
• At this point, if you are a restaurant chef, you would strain the broth into a large skillet; I do not both to do this so call my broth "rustic.".
• At any rate, increase the heat to a rolling boil and cook to slightly reduce the broth and thicken, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the parsley and remaining tablespoon of oil; taste and add salt and/or pepper as needed.
• Pour broth over mussels and serve.