Italian Mussels in Garlic Marinara Sauce Mussels aren’t just for enjoying at restaurants. This recipe is quick and easy enough to bring mussel magic right to your dinner table. Fresh mussels combine with savory tomato sauce to create a delectable dinner you won't forget. 4 Servings 15 minutesPrep Time 30 minutesCook Time 0 peopleloved this print Ingredients Directions Ingredients 12 crusty Italian bread slices 4 pounds Bertolli® Olive Oil Light Taste, , divided 2 cloves garlic, divided 2 medium zucchini and/or yellow squash,, roughly chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 jar (24 ounces) Bertolli® Traditional Marinara with Italian Herbs & Fresh Garlic Sauce 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed with beards removed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions Step 1: Heat oven to 425°F. Step 2: Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Brush 4 Tbsp. oil onto both sides of bread slices. Arrange on baking sheet. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Bake 10-12 min. or until crisp, turning halfway. Immediately rub toasted bread with 1 of the garlic cloves. Step 3: Chop remaining garlic. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat; add squash. Cook 8 min. or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and red pepper. Cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in sauce. Bring to boil. Stir in mussels; cover. Cook 3 min. or until mussels are opened. Discard any unopened shells. Step 4: Sprinkle with parsley before serving with garlic bread. Step 5: Variations: Try serving with creamy polenta. Share This Recipe Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To Related How To's & Recipes 15-Minute Chicken Margherita Get Cooking Tuscan Table Fall Get Cooking Spicy Tuscan Rigatoni with Sausage & Mushrooms Get Cooking Antipasto Tray Get Cooking Alfredo Florentine Lasagna Get Cooking Marinade Ratio Get Cooking