INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 onion, chopped fine
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2 cups drained canned tomatoes in thick puree, chopped (from one 28-ounce can)
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
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4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
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1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
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Salt, if needed
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Garlic Toast (optional)