Mussels in red pesto

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil

olive oil

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 small glass white wine

pinch crushed chilli flakes

500g clean live mussels

2 tbsp red pesto

crusty bread, to serve

Method

Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the shallot for 4-5 mins until softened. Pour in the wine, add the chilli flakes and bubble for 2 mins.

Add the mussels. Cover and cook for 5 mins until all the shells have opened. Discard any that remain closed. Stir in the red pesto and toss well. Tip into a large bowl and serve with crusty bread.