Tomato Mussels - Tomato Wellness

Ingredients

• ¼ Cup Olive Oil
• 1 Medium White Onion, Finely Chopped
• 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 3 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Parsley, Plus More For Finishing
• 1 (28-Oz) Can Whole Tomatoes, Drained And Chopped
• ¼ tsp. Dried Thyme
• ¼ tsp. Red-Pepper Flakes
• 4 Pounds Mussels, Scrubbed And Debearded
• ⅛ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
• Kosher Salt, To Taste
• Toasted Bread, Preferably Whole Grain (Optional)