Pappa al pomodoro e cozze: una ricetta di Tessa Gelisio

stale bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

mussels

🥗Healthier: clams

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Canned clams are more affordable and easier to find.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option with a cheesy flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 10 minutes.

Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Tear stale bread into pieces and add to the pot; stir to combine.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil and add mussels, covering until they open, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove opened mussels from the shell and set aside; discard any unopened ones.

Stir in fresh basil and red pepper flakes to the soup; season with salt and black pepper.

Serve the soup in bowls, topped with mussels, a squeeze of lemon, and grated parmesan.

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