Fregola with Clams and Mussels

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Total Time:
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 pound (3 1/4 cups) fregola pasta
  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup dry Marsala wine or dry sherry
  • 1 cup (about 6 ounces) grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 12 little neck clams, cleaned
  • 12 mussels, cleaned
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, water, and 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.

While the pasta is cooking: Heat 1/4 cup of the oil, over medium-high heat, in a large Dutch oven. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the Marsala wine and grape tomatoes, and cook for 1 minute, scraping the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the clams and mussels to the pan. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook until all the shellfish have opened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Discard any unopened shellfish.

Using tongs, remove the shellfish from the pan and reserve. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Pour the shellfish cooking liquid over the fregola. Add the remaining olive oil and 1/4 cup of the parsley and toss. Place the reserved shellfish on top of the fregola and garnish with the remaining parsley.

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  • on July 28, 2011

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    Excellent recipe!

    I have a source for fregola, but, in a pinch, you can use Israeli couscous (large bead which has been toasted in the oven (or a saute pan if you want a challenge to impart the nutty flavour.

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  • on April 22, 2011

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    Score another hit for Giada. This recipe came out great. I had to change two ingredients. I used Israeli couscous since I couldn't find the fregola and had to use seafood stock instead of the chicken stock since I was making this on Good Friday. I'm sure other seafood will go as well with the recipe. My husband has already requested adding scallops next time. Thanks Giada.

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  • on March 14, 2010

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    I used Penne - - it was so good.. Boiling the penne in the chicken broth and water made the penne so tasty! Another great recipe for Sunday dinner and did I mention it was quick and easy? It was a last minute decision to make and it was fabulous! Thank you Giada!!!

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