Nativity of Christ is one of the main Christian holidays. The day of December 24 among Catholics is called Christmas Eve or Vigil (from the Latin vigilia - vigil). In many countries on this day, believers observe a strict fast and do not eat meat. For example, in Italy on Christmas Eve they eat exclusively fish and seafood dishes. And in Italian - American families even Christmas Eve itself is called "Feast of the Seven Fishes" or "the holiday of seven fishes". I suggest celebrating Christmas in the best Italian tradition😜. #Christmas
Ingredients: Mussels, Pasta spaghetti or linguini, For the sauce:, Shallots, Red onions, Garlic, Anchovies, Capers, Black olives with pits, Passat (or 4 medium tomatoes), Tomato paste, Dry white wine, Dried oregano, Chili flakes, Salt, Pepper, Parsley or basil leaves, Olive butter
Cooking method:
Cut the red onion into cubes and fry a little in olive oil. Add the shallots and sauté all the onions until tender.
Finely chop the garlic and anchovy fillets, add to the skillet and simmer over low heat for about 4-5 minutes.
Add capers and olives. Fry a little more.
Add tomato paste, stir well and heat a little. Add chopped tomatoes in a trade wind or diced. Fry a little.
Pour in the wine and season the sauce to taste. Boil the sauce over low heat for 5-7 minutes. If you cook with fresh tomatoes, you will have to cook longer... until the tomatoes are softened. Use a spoon to knead the tomatoes periodically to make the sauce more uniform. Make sure there is enough liquid in the pan (add a little wine or water).
When the sauce is ready, we send the sorted and well-washed mussels into it.
Stir and cook until all shells open. (During cooking, the mussels need to be shaken well several times so that they mix). When the shells are almost all open, add finely chopped parsley.
Boil the pasta until cooked according to the instructions on the package. Add a little olive oil or butter to keep the paste from sticking together.
Place the pasta on the plates and top with the mussel sauce. Bon Appetit!