Mussels in spicy sauce with thermomix

Preparation of Mussels in Spicy Sauce with thermomix

1. To begin the preparation of this wonderful recipe, you must wash the mussels well, immersing them in cold water with a little salt for a few minutes, then place them in the Varoma container, cover well and reserve.
2. On the other hand, add in the glass of the thermomix, the onion, the red and green peppers cut into pieces together with the garlic and program.
3. 3 seconds / Speed ​​5.
4. With the help of a spatula or spoon, lower the remains of vegetables adhering to the lid and walls of the thermomix container towards the blades, add extra virgin olive oil and program.
5. 10 minutes / Temperature 100°/ Speed ​​1.
6. If you want the vegetables to have a softer consistency, let the sauce stand for a few minutes and program.
7. 10 seconds / Progressive speed 5-10.
8. Again, with the help of the spatula, lower the remains adhering to the lid and walls of the thermomix container towards the blades. Then, add the crushed tomato (it can be fresh or canned), as well as the fresh basil leaves, well cleaned, add salt and cayenne pepper powder and program.
9. 30 minutes / Varoma temperature / Speed ​​1.
10. When there are 15 minutes left of the programmed time, remove the beaker from the lid of the thermomix container, place the Varoma container in its position. And continue the cooking process.
11. Once the programmed time has elapsed, carefully uncover the Varoma container, check that the mussels are open.
12. If not, program a few more minutes at the same temperature and speed.
13. Once the mussels are ready to cook, pour them into a bowl and cover them with the sauce.