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Mussels with tomato and garlic

From the video “Mussels Fra Diavolo - Mussels Marinara Recipe - How to make mussels in tomato sauce.” by Alessandras Food is Love. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Alessandras Food is Love. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$3.28*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.72* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
8

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain shellfish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.84*for the batch in the video
~$3.28*per serving

You save about ~$17.72* per serving (84% less*) than ordering it out — ~$53.16* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: mussels, chili peppers, white wine, san marzano tomatoes

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 75% of ingredient lines (45% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

Equipment

  • saute pan
  • glass bowls
  • kitchen shears
  • wooden spatula
  • skimmer spoon

What the video didn’t say

  • exact heat settings on stove dial
  • brand of wine
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Mussels with tomato and garlic

What makes Alessandras Food is Love's Mussels with tomato and garlic recipe and technique special?

Alessandras Food is Love's take on Mussels with tomato and garlic focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Italian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Discard open or cracked mussels to avoid food poisoning. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Mussels with tomato and garlic at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Mussels with tomato and garlic recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Mussels with tomato and garlic ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Mussels with tomato and garlic can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Alessandras Food is Love's Mussels with tomato and garlic?

This recipe utilizes approximately 8 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Mussels with tomato and garlic?

The official cooking video by Alessandras Food is Love is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.