Spicy Italian Mussels and "Frites"

Name: Spicy Italian Mussels and "Frites"
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 oz. frozen French fries; 2 oz. pancetta, chopped; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 lb. mussels, scrubbed; 3 tbsp. Grated Parmesan; Chopped parsley, for garnish

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jun 26, 2017

spicy italian mussels and frites with pancetta and tomatoes

Danielle Occhiogrosso

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

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French fries soak up the spicy tomato sauce perfectly.

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Ingredients

12 oz. frozen French fries
2 oz. pancetta, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 lb. mussels, scrubbed
3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Cook French Fries as label directs.
2. Step 2In 8-quart saucepot, cook pancetta in olive oil on medium 6 minutes or until crisp, stirring often. With slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to plate. To pot, add onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook 4 minutes, stirring often. Add tomatoes. Heat to simmering on high.
3. Step 3Add mussels and reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook 4 to 7 minutes or until mussels open, stirring twice.
4. Step 4Toss hot fries with Parmesan; serve alongside mussels, garnished with pancetta and parsley.