Cannellini Beans and Mussels Neapolitan Style

Servings:

4 to 6

Quantity

Ingredients

2 tablespoons

Extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoons

Thinly sliced garlic

1 teaspoons

Thinly sliced fresh red finger chile

24 each

Cleaned fresh mussels

1 cup

Dry white Italian wine such as Greco, Fiano, or Pinot Grigio

1, 14.28 oz can

Carmelina Brands^® Italian Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained

1, 14.28 oz can

Carmelina Brands^® Italian Chopped Tomatoes in Puree

1/2 cup

Organic vegetable broth, divided

To taste

Salt and fresh ground white pepper

1/4 cup

Italian parsley, chopped (garnish)

In a large sauté pan with lid, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chile and cook, stirring, until garlic is translucent but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mussels and wine. Cover and cook until mussels open, 3 to 5 minutes. (Discard any that do not open). Add Carmelina Brands^® Italian Cannellini Beans, Carmelina ‘e…San Marzano^® Italian Chopped Tomatoes in Puree, and vegetable broth, and simmer until liquid has been reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately in warmed individual bowls with a side of crusty bread, or over your favorite pasta.

* Recipe created by Chef John Coletta on behalf of Mangia, Inc™