Description
Fregola is a type of pasta made from semolina flour. It is similar to couscous, which is made of wheat. Fregola is sun-dried and toasted, lending it a nutty flavor and mottled texture. It is delicious on its own, served simply with olive oil, sea salt, and a dusting of cheese. Fregola is also great in soups or as a side dish.
Fregola, also known as fregula, is a semolina pasta hailing from Sardinia. Fregula Sarga is similar to couscous which is made of wheat. It consists of tiny rolled balls which have been sun-dried then toasted, lending a satisfying and unique nutty flavor and mottled texture. Fregola is delicious on its own, served simply with olive oil, sea salt and a dusting of cheese, in soups, or combined with vegetables and fresh herbs as a side dish or light meal.