# Spicy Vodka Mussels

This recipe features mussels in a creamy, spicy vodka pasta sauce that is easy to make and highly addictive.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 lbs Mussels
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
- 6 oz Tomato Paste
- 1.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tsp Dried Basil
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.66 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- Toasted Bread (to serve on the side)

## Instructions

1. Add the mussels to a colander and rinse them under cold water.
2. Gently scrub off any debris and remove the beard from the mussels.
3. Discard any open, dead mussels.
4. Heat a pan over medium heat.
5. Pour in the olive oil then add in the garlic and shallot.
6. Sauté for 2 minutes until the shallot turns translucent.
7. Mix in the red pepper flakes, dried basil, and tomato paste.
8. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomato paste darkens to a reddish brown color.
9. Pour in the chicken broth and mix until the sauce is combined.
10. Add in the mussels.
11. Increase the heat to medium high and heat until the sauce starts bubbling.
12. Reduce the heat to medium low.
13. Cover the pot with a lid and steam for 8-10 minutes, mixing halfway through, until all of the mussels have opened.
14. Mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, butter, salt, pepper, and basil.
15. Remove the pot from heat and serve with toasted bread on the side.

## Equipment

- large pot
- colander
- pan
- lid

## Tips

- Definitely do not forget to toast up some bread to sop up all that sauce.
- Use 2 tsp of red pepper flakes if you like it spicier.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrcAVdxR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/32aa9bee-2024-4b6f-8e73-a8158c0826f3
- Extracted: 2025-12-24

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