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Fregola con Arselle
A Sardinian toasted pasta dish with clams, tomato, garlic, parsley, and a briny pan sauce.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~480 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 27 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking27 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the pasta
- 320 g Fregola pasta
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Hot water
For the seafood
- 900 g Clams
For the sauce
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Tomato puree
- 3 clove Garlic
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
For serving
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Lemon zest
General
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the clams in cold salted water for 20 minutes and discard any that remain open.
20 min20:00 - 2
Stir the garlic in olive oil for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1 min01:00 - 3
Add the tomato puree, hot water, salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
- 4
Add the fregola to the sauce and cook for 13 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13 min13:00 - 5
Add the clams, cover, and cook for 6 minutes, until they open.
6 min06:00 - 6
Remove unopened clams and serve with parsley and lemon zest.
💡 Tip: Soak the clams in salted water and discard any that stay open; one sandy clam can spoil the whole pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the fregola hot in shallow bowls with parsley and optional lemon zest on top.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
28
g protein
62
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 53%Fat 23%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Fregola con Arselle make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Fregola con Arselle take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 27 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Fregola con Arselle difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Fregola con Arselle have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 62g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Fregola con Arselle contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Fregola con Arselle belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Fregola con Arselle need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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