Mussels in tomato and bacon sauce

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 1 kg mussels
• 600 ml tomatoes, pureed
• 125 g bacon, streaky
• 1 large onion(s), red
• 1 m.-large chili pepper(s), red
• 1 tsp garlic, dried
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp tarragon
• 120 ml red wine, dry
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, dark
• n. B. water

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Bring a spaghetti saucepan to a boil. Steam the mussels for about 10 minutes. For the sauce, finely dice the bacon, onion, and chili. Slowly fry the bacon in a pan. No need to add any oil. Then add the onion and chili and sauté until translucent. Deglaze with the red wine. Add the herbs and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil once and season with balsamic vinegar. Add the mussels to the sauce, mix well, and serve.