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Fregula with Clams

Fregula with Clams

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Fregula with clams is a fish main course from the Sardinian tradition. Fregula is a pasta similar to couscous, while clams are mollusks that give this dish a unique flavor. Easy to prepare and delicious to savor, it is perfect for a summer dinner.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 20 min
Preparation: 10 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Very fresh clams500g
  • Olive Oil
    Olive oil1glass
  • Garlic
    Garlic2cloves
  • Tomato paste2tablespoons
  • Parsley1bunch
  • Fregula
    Fregula150g
  • Wateras needed
  • Saltas needed

Purchasable products

  • Primo Dop Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

    Primo Dop Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

    1 product
    £ 19.01
  • Fermented Black Garlic 3-4 bulbs 100g

    Fermented Black Garlic 3-4 bulbs 100g

    1 product
    £ 12.81
  • Fregula Sarda 500g

    Fregula Sarda 500g

    1 product
    £ 4.82

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 7

    Wash the clams thoroughly and let them purge for at least 1 hour in water and salt

  2. STEP 2 OF 7

    After this period, drain them and place them on the heat in a wide and shallow pan to open with the heat; as they open, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate

  3. STEP 3 OF 7

    When they are all open, separate the shells and keep the part of the shell containing the mollusk; place a strainer covered with gauze over a bowl and strain the remaining liquid

  4. STEP 4 OF 7

    Prepare a sauté by heating the glass of oil in a pan, preferably earthenware, and adding the whole garlic cloves

  5. STEP 5 OF 7

    Remove the garlic as soon as it is cooked and add the 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, stirring well until the sauce is fully infused with oil, then pour in a large glass of hot water and the strained clam liquid

  6. STEP 6 OF 7

    As soon as it boils, add the prepared half clams, a handful of chopped parsley, and finally 4-6 tablespoons of fregula

  7. STEP 7 OF 7

    Cook everything for 7-8 minutes and serve

Suggestions

  • Pan

  • Wooden Spoon

  • Pot

General Information

Origin

Italia, Sardegna

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)189.01
Carbohydrates (g)0.45
of which Sugars (g)0.45
Fat (g)20.46
of which Saturates (g)2.92
Protein (g)0.5
Fiber (g)0.58
  • Proteins
    0.5g·2%
  • Carbohydrates
    0.45g·2%
  • Fats
    20.46g·93%
  • Fibers
    0.58g·3%