Mussels & Sausage in Italian Tomato Sauce

This savory dish combines plump mussels and sausage in a homemade Italian tomato sauce. Serve as a stew, over spiralized or steamed veggies or with rice for an easy, healthy 15-minute meal. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes 

Cook Time: 15 minutes 

Yield: 2 servings 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. mussels rinsed & scrubbed 
• ½ lb. sausage, sliced in quarter in pieces 
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic 
• 1 14 oz. jar crushed tomatoes 
• 1 8 oz. jar diced chilies 
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 
• fresh basil for garnish 
• salt & pepper to taste 

How to Make It:

1. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.  
2. Add minced garlic and sausage. Cook until sausage is browned about 2 minutes. 
3. Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and diced chilies. Bring to simmer and add mussels. 
4. Once simmering, reduce to a low heat cooking another 3-4 minutes. 
5. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh basil.