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Sardinian Fregola is one of the lesser-known types of pasta that is widespread in Italy. It is a traditional dish in Sardinia, served with a variety of sauces and often with fish or seafood. Fregola is a small ball-shaped pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water, which is then toasted in the oven to give it a slightly nutty flavor. It is said that Fregola’s origin comes from the Spanish “frijol” which means little bean.
Fregola is typically served as a first course in Sardinia, but it can also be served as a side dish. In traditional Italian cooking, Fregola is often cooked in a rich, savory broth or sauce, which gives it a distinctive flavor. The dish is typically made with fresh seafood, such as clams, shrimp, and squid. Vegetables such as tomatoes, zucchini, and onions are also added to provide additional flavor and texture.
Here are three delicious and original recipes for Sardinian Fregola:
1. Sardinian Fregola with Shrimp and Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
– 300g Sardinian Fregola
– 400g peeled, chopped and drained tomatoes
– 500g fresh shrimp
– 1 garlic clove
– Parsley
– Olive oil
– Salt
Instructions:
1. Cook the Fregola in salted water until al dente (usually for 10-12 minutes) and drain.
2. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. After a few seconds, add the tomatoes, season with salt, and let them cook for 15 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp to the tomato sauce and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add the Fregola to the pan and sauté with the sauce for about 5 minutes.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
2. Fregola with Clams and Bottarga
Ingredients:
– 300g Sardinian Fregola
– 1 kg fresh clams
– 1 onion
– 1 garlic clove
– 1 bunch of parsley
– Sardinian Bottarga to taste
– Olive oil
– Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Rinse the clams in cold water.
2. In a frying pan, heat up the olive oil and add the onion and garlic until golden brown.
3. Add the clams and the parsley. After a few seconds, add a splash of white wine and cover until the clams open up (usually 8-10 minutes).
4. In another pot, cook the Fregola for 10-12 minutes, then drain.
5. Toast the Bottarga in a dry pan and grate it afterwards.
6. Add the cooked Fregola to the frying pan with the clams, mixing everything together.
7. Serve and sprinkle with the grated Bottarga.
3. Vegetarian Fregola Salad
Ingredients:
– 300g Sardinian Fregola
– 1 roasted bell pepper
– 1 roasted eggplant
– 1 zucchini and 1 carrot, chopped and grilled
– 1 tomato, diced
– ½ onion, chopped
– Olive oil
– Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook the Fregola in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes, then drain them.
2. Grill the zucchini and carrot with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast an eggplant and a bell pepper in the oven until tender.
4. Mix all the ingredients in a salad bowl, adding the diced tomato and chopped onion.
5. Add olive oil to taste, salt, and pepper.
6. Serve the salad, warm or cold.
Sardinian Fregola is a delicious and versatile pasta dish which can be prepared in many different ways. These original recipes will help the reader to discover the authentic flavors of this traditional Sardinian dish. Fregola is a true culinary delight that deserves to be shared and enjoyed by everyone.
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