Ingredients
4 lbs (1.8 kg) fresh PEI Mussels
1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup (60 mL) white wine
2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh basil, finely chopped, divided
1 cup (250 mL) passata*
1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves
pinch red pepper flakes
sea salt and pepper to taste