Start out by slicing up a half pound of Pancetta, Guanciale, or Bacon.
Cook it in a large pan on medium heat until it’s nice and crispy, then set aside.
Remove some oil from the pan (leaving about 3 tablespoons worth)
Then add:
-1 large minced shallot
-2 tablespoons of minced garlic
-red pepper flakes (to taste)
-1 cup of dry white wine
-1 cup of chicken broth
-1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
-4 tablespoons of butter
-chicken bouillon powder and salt & pepper to taste
-1.5 cups of sliced cherry tomatoes
Then add around 2 pounds of mussels that have been scrubbed clean, (make sure to throw out any that were open prior to cooking.)
Then lightly toss this all together and cook covered for about 5 to 7 minutes, (or until all the mussels open.)
Take off the heat, and add in:
-the juice from 1 lemon
-your crispy Guanciale, Bacon or Pancetta
-a generous amount of fresh basil
Serve this right away with the broth and some bread to dip into it.
Enjoy💜
