Thermomix Mussels in a Brava Sauce

Thermomix Mussels in a Brava Sauce

I do love mussels, but I like them better when married with some spiciness. This recipe only has 1/2 a spoon of paprika picante(hot) but you can add more if you prefer them more fiery.
4 people, prep time 5 minutes and cooking time 45 minutes

ingredients:

- 1000 gr. mussels clean
- 50 gr. olive oil
- 100 gr. onion
- 100 gr. green pepper
- 100 gr. red pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 500 gr. of crushed tomatoes (natural or canned)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
- A few basil leaves

Preparation:

Clean the mussels and put them in the Varoma, cover and reserve.

Add the oil, onion, peppers and garlic. Chop 3 seg./speed 5. Scrape all the bits on the side of the bowl with the spatula.

Programme 10 min./ 100ºC. / Speed 2. If you want the sauce with fewer bits then program 10 seg./ progressive speed 5-10.

Add the tomato, basil, salt and paprika, program 30 min./ Temp Varoma /speed 1. When there is only 20 minutes remaining, remove the measuring cup and place the Varoma with the mussels.

Place the mussels in a bowl and cover with the sauce.

I love to dip the sauce with crusty bread.