Tubettini with mussels – traditional Taranto recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 kg of black mussels from Taranto or any other Italian region;
  • 2 cloves of garlic;
  • 1/2 glass of extra virgin olive oil;
  • 1 fresh chili pepper (if you like);
  • Salt to taste
  • 400 grams of tubettini (I used rigati);
  • 10 cherry tomatoes (Piccadilly or Cherry) cut into 4 parts;
  • Fresh parsley to taste;
  • 2 tablespoons of sauce if you want a redder and more full-bodied sauce.

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