Simple Mussels with Tomato, Garlic, & White Wine

Clean and wash the mussels thoroughly under cold water, removing any barnacles and detaching the beards.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Saute garlic for about a minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn.

Add in tomatoes, basil, white wine, salt and pepper to the pan. Cook sauce for about 5 minutes.

Stir in the mussels and cover the pan.

Cook for about 5-10 minutes until all the mussels have opened.

Remove from the heat and discard any unopened mussels.

Stir through the parsley, lemon zest, and give the dish a final seasoning adjustment if necessary.

Serve the mussels with some of the tomato sauce in a deep dish, garnish with basil leaves and lemon wedges.