Amalfi Coast Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce - Inspired Cuisine

Ingredients

• 6-8 cloves garlic cloves (grated)
• 4 anchovies in oil (drained, chopped)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 whole shallots (finely sliced)
• 1 can (15 oz) fire roasted chopped tomatoes
• 12-14 baby plum tomatoes (halved)
• 1 1/2 cups tomato purée
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 4-6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 whole lemon, juiced
• 4 lbs mussels
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 10 leaves basil (slivered)
• crusty bread for dipping