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August 30, 2019

Fregola with Clams: Recipe from Sardinia.

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Fregola with Clams: Recipe from Sardinia.

If you have ever been to Sardinia, you may have come across this delicious seafood dish. Fregola with clams is probably the most well-known Sardinian seafood pasta recipe. It’s also unique to the island, so not a dish you will come across anywhere else in Italy!

Fregola con le arselle

fregola with clams

What is fregola?

Also known as Italian couscous or Sardinian couscous, fregola is basically little balls of pasta traditionally made by hand in a terracotta bowl, called a ‘scivedda’ in the local dialect. It looks very similar to couscous but in reality there are a number of differences.

fregola with clams

The first difference is that couscous is traditionally made from crushed durum wheat, whilst fregola is made with coarsely ground semolina. In addition, couscous is usually steamed. Fregola is often toasted first and then cooked in the broth of the recipe or like rice in a risotto.

toasted Sardinian fregola

You can read more about this interesting and very ancient type of pasta in my post about Sardinian fregola. Making fregola at home is on my to do list. However, I made this fregola with clams recipe using ready-made toasted fregola.

ingredients for fregola with clams on white plate

Where to buy fregola.

Until recently, fregola wasn’t easily available outside of Italy. But, it’s becoming popular and you can find it either online or in some Italian speciality shops. Readers in the US can buy it from Supermarket Italy, an online Italian gourmet food store. I recently collaborated with this online shop  to promote some of their other pasta. In fact, they stock some very good Italian pasta brands. So worth checking out!

small clams cooking in large deep frying pan

Wherever you are, you can also search on Amazon for fregola (also sometimes called Sardinian fregula). I’ve seen a number of different options to buy it there.

cooked small clams in a white bowl

The clams.

Traditionally, Sardinians make this fregola with clams recipe using clams they call ‘arselle’. These are small clams known as wedge clams in English. This mollusk is native to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast of Western Europe.

separated clams in a white bowl and chopped parsley in a white bowl

I made this fregola with clams recipe with another type of small clam that Italians call lupini or lupini di mare. These are another type of small clam (striped venus clams in English) which are a popular choice for Italian pasta with clams. In US,  littlenecks would work too. They are the same family as the striped venus clam.

peeled garlic cloves with olive oil in skillet

Making this fregola with clams recipe.

This is actually a pretty simple recipe to make. Many people think of clams as something to eat in a restaurant. But, actually, clams and mussels aren’t difficult to cook and they don’t leave a fishy smell in your kitchen.

tomato concentrate (pasta) in skillet with olive oil

Apart from the clams and the pasta, this fregola with clams recipe has only a few other ingredients. All you need is some garlic, olive oil, tomato concentrate and parsley! Yes that’s it.

tomato paste mixed with water in skillet

Preparing the clams.

The most time consuming part of this fregola with clams recipe is cleaning the clams. The rest is super simple! The clams probably need to be purged. So you have to wash then and then place them in a large bowl with water and salt. Leave them at least an hour. At the end of this time, rinse them again very well under running water and transfer them to a pan large enough for them to open when heated.

clam and tomato sauce cooking in skillet

As they open, you will have to remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate or in a bowl. When they are all open, separate the shells keeping the part that contains the attached mollusk. Collect the remaining liquid in the pan and then, pass it through the mesh of a fine sieve covered with gauze or a thin cloth.

toasted fregola added to clams and tomato sauce in skillet

Once that is done, the rest of this fregola with clams recipe takes just 30 minutes and then you’re ready to enjoy a taste of Sardinia, which I’m sure will have you planning your holiday there soon!

fregola with clams

If you do try this fabulous fregola seafood recipe, I’d love to hear what you think. Please write a comment here on the blog or post a comment on the Pasta Project Facebook page.

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Fregola with clams: recipe from Sardinia

Jacqueline De Bono
This delicious seafood pasta recipe is unique to Sardinia. Made with fregola pasta and small clams this is probably the most loved Sardinian pasta dish!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
To purge clams 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean, Sardinia
Servings 4
Calories 461 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg fresh small clams ( 2.2 lbs) I used lupini (striped venus clams)
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/2 glass extra virgin olive oil.
  • 2-3 tbsp tomato concentrate (paste)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1.5 Lts water (6 cups)
  • 6-8 tbsp toasted fregola

Instructions
 

Prepare the clams

  • Wash the clams and place them in a large bowl with water and salt. Leave them at least an hour. At the end of this time, rinse them again very well under running water and transfer them to the fire in a pan large enough for them to open when heated.





  • As the clams open, remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate or in a bowl. When they are all open, separate the shells keeping the part of the valve that contains
    the attached mollusk. We also removed some from the shells completely. Pour the liquid remaining in the pan into a bowl through the mesh of a fine sieve covered with gauze or a thin cloth.






Finish the dish

  • Chop the parsley and peel the garlic cloves. Heat the olive oil in a separate pan that's wide and has high edges. Add the two peeled garlic cloves and cook until they start to brown and soften. When the garlic is cooked remove it and add the tomato paste. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sauce is completely soaked in oil. Then add the hot water and bring the sauce to a boil.








  • When the liquid has boiled for a few minutes, it will be slightly reduced. Add the prepared half clams and the clams without shells if you have them. Then add the filtered clam water
    and a handful of chopped parsley. Bring back to the boil, then add the fregola and cook over medium heat for about twenty minutes. If necessary, add a pinch of salt.








  • Pour the fregola with clams into serving dishes and serve immediately whilst still hot.






Notes

I used small clams called lupini (striped venus clams) but you can also use other types of small clams such as littlenecks. This dish is traditionally made with fregola and no other pasta. It might also work with Israeli couscous but I have never tried it!
Keyword clams, fregola, fregula, sardinia, seafood, seafood pasta

Read more Sardinian info, pasta and recipes

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  • Malloreddus (Sardinian Gnocchi)
  • Sardinian Gnocchi-Malloreddus with sausage, tomatoes & saffron.
  • Sardinian gnocchi- malloreddus with zucchini flowers, ricotta & saffron
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Comments

  1. AvatarBill Lagano says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    I forgot to mention under Where to buy fregola, The Fresh Market has now started carrying it in many locations

    Reply
    • JacquiJacqui says

      August 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks for the tip about The Fresh market Bill. I’ll add it to the recipe info.

      Reply
  2. AvatarBill Lagano says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    I have been making fregola with clams for quite some time. Love it. Couple of things I do differently. Before sauteing the garlic I saute one large minced shallot. And instead of the water I use a half a cup of white wine.

    Reply
    • JacquiJacqui says

      August 10, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks for your comment Bill! I love fregola with clams, such an easy yet impressive dish. I like the sound of the added shallot and wine. I’ll have to try that!

      Reply
  3. AvatarMikayla says

    September 11, 2019 at 7:05 am

    Every time I visit your blog I find new recipes I can’t wait to try! I love clams and this is a really good way to help me break free of the same old butter garlic sauce I cook them in. I cannot wait to have this!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 16, 2019 at 3:31 am

      Thank you, Mikayla! Butter garlic sauce sounds delicious too!

      Reply
  4. AvatarAmy says

    September 09, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    This whole dish looks amazing. From the sauce to the clams and all the flavor in between! This is pure comfort food—I can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  5. AvatarJo says

    September 09, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Never knew about the fregola pasta. It’s amazing how small and interesting those fregolas are. Clams, that sauce and fregola looks absolutely stunning. Wish I could get my hands on a bowl of this dish now!

    Reply
  6. AvatarJenni LeBaron says

    September 07, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    I’ve never tried Fregola before but it sounds delicious! I love the idea of a toasted pasta similar to a couscous and would enjoy eating this with the clam sauce, as suggested!

    Reply
  7. AvatarCandiss says

    September 07, 2019 at 6:57 am

    Clams have been on my mind and this preparation sounds amazing! Nothing like a stew-y pasta dish for early fall!

    Reply
  8. AvatarGUNJAN C Dudani says

    September 06, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    It looks delicious and easy too. Since it is pasta this dish will definitely be a winner at my home.

    Reply
  9. AvatarRenu says

    September 06, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    Never knew about fregola or a pasta can be also so tiny or small rounds. The dish looks absolutely delicious and the pics are drool worthy. Would love to try this.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you Renu!

      Reply
  10. AvatarNicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

    September 06, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    We’ve literally just come back from a month in Italy and a week in beautiful Sardinia. Had spaghetti with arselle but not fregola, although it was on the menu. We bought some ready-made and are going to use it. Thanks for all the tips. This dish looks incredible and we know absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:08 pm

      How wonderful! You will be able to recreate a little corner of Sardinia with this recipe!

      Reply
  11. AvatarSophie says

    September 06, 2019 at 4:31 am

    Every time I visit your blog, I fall in love with your recipe. It’s simole, authentic and so delicious. Thank you.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you Sophie, that you love it means a lot to us!

      Reply
  12. AvatarAmanda says

    September 06, 2019 at 3:09 am

    I just love these little balls of pasta! It’s so fun for something a little different, and I’m always a big fan of clams. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you Amanda!

      Reply
  13. AvatarGUNJAN C Dudani says

    September 05, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    We are pasta crazy people at my home and this recipe sounds extremely delicious. I am absolutely making this on Saturday for my friends.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      It’s a perfect meal to share with friends. Hope they love it!

      Reply
  14. AvatarRamona says

    September 05, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    Oh my goodness, the look of this delicious pasta dish! I must find this beautiful pasta and some clams ASAP. I am super hungry right now. What a beautiful recipe 😉 Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Glad you like it Ramona, and sorry (not sorry 🙂 for making you hungry!

      Reply
  15. AvatarAngela Greven | Mean Green Chef says

    September 05, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    You simply cannot beat classic Italian flavors, such a beautifully simple dish that I know sings! Thank you so much for sharing another fabulous recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you Angela! You are absolutely right!

      Reply
  16. AvatarKankana Saxena says

    September 05, 2019 at 6:23 am

    Thanks so much for this recipe! i bough some pearl couscous the other day and was wondering how to prepare it. You gave me a lovely idea.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Glad to help Kankana!

      Reply
  17. AvatarBeth says

    September 05, 2019 at 5:00 am

    I’ve always left meals of clams to restaurants because they seemed so much trouble to prepare, but you make it look pretty straightforward. I only wish we lived near a coast so that any clams would be fresh. Will have to see what is around Denver. Thanks for the lovely and helpful sequence of photos.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you Beth, and hope you get to try cooking some soon!

      Reply
  18. AvatarAnindya Sundar Basu says

    September 05, 2019 at 3:17 am

    Wow this is delicious and cant wait to try this out. Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you Anindya!

      Reply
  19. AvatarCathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    September 05, 2019 at 3:03 am

    I love coming to your blog, because I learn about all of these different pastas that I have never heard about before!! This one looks like an absolute winner 🙂

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      Thank you Cathleen! We love sharing information and our love of pasta!

      Reply
  20. AvatarLathiya says

    September 04, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    I haven’t cooked with clams. This looks so delicious. Will try this recipe soon.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you Lathiya. Clams are delicious, this recipe is perfect for trying them out!

      Reply
  21. AvatarStine Mari says

    September 04, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    You definitely made me crave fregolas! Whenever I can get my hands on them, I will make this amazing Sardinian recipe.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you, hope you love it!

      Reply
  22. AvatarNart | Cooking with Nart says

    September 04, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    I’ve never had fregola but I love clams. Will definitely try this recipe, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      Fregola is so good! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  23. AvatarSimone says

    September 04, 2019 at 11:32 am

    I don’t know a single one of your recipes that hasn’t make me say “Looks like more”! I haven’ eaten clams in decades… gonna have to try this!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 10, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you Simone!

      Reply
  24. AvatarAi | Ai made it for you says

    September 04, 2019 at 7:22 am

    I’ve never heard of fregola but I love couscous (and pasta in general) so I’m sure this would taste amazing!

    Reply
  25. AvatarPatrice says

    September 04, 2019 at 4:05 am

    I really like fregola but haven’t had it in a while. I’ll have to find some and try out your recipe!

    Reply
  26. AvatarShari L Eckstrom says

    September 04, 2019 at 2:15 am

    I had never heard of fregola before I saw your recipe. It sounds like something I would enjoy. I’ll be on the look out for it so I can give this dish a try. It looks amazing.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:15 am

      Hi Shari, if you are in the US, you might find it in some of the larger well-stocked stores, or good Italian Deli’s! It is definitely worth trying!

      Reply
  27. AvatarErika says

    September 03, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    I don’t eat clams nearly enough. I need to try this out.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:17 am

      Hi Erika, this is a great recipe for eating more clams!

      Reply
  28. AvatarJulia Osgood says

    September 03, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    I love couscous so I’m sure I’ll like fregola. Everything else looks delicious too. I definitely have to try this recipe. Great pictures and instructions too. Thanks!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:22 am

      Thanks Julia! I am sure you will, fregola is so good!

      Reply
  29. AvatarElaine Benoit says

    September 03, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    I’ve never heard of fregola! How fun! This looks so delicious Jacqui and I can’t wait to make this! Thanks for the link to supermarket Italy. I can’t wait to browse their store!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:23 am

      Thank you Elaine! And glad to help!

      Reply
  30. AvatarEdyta says

    September 03, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    This recipe is incredible. So easy and so flavorful. I appreciate all the information about fregola 🙂

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:24 am

      Thank you, Edyta! We love sharing information about the recipes!

      Reply
  31. AvatarDanielle says

    September 03, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    So interesting to learn more about what fregola is, and where it comes from. I’ve had it a few times before but never really thought about the origins of it. Can’t wait to make it – now that have all this knowledge!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:26 am

      It’s lovely to know a little history of our food, isn’t it? Enjoy!

      Reply
  32. Avatarshobee says

    September 03, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Haven’t heard about fregola before, nor have seen it, so thank you for introducing this to me. Ours stores don’t carry them as well. Those cute clams are my fav when I was in the Philippines, but ours was really huge. Seeing this small make me smile.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:28 am

      It makes us happy to make you smile Shobee! if you do see any fregola now, you will have a recipe to try it out with!

      Reply
  33. AvatarTraci says

    September 03, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    What a savory, scrumptious dish! So easy and full of flavor…thanks for another winner!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:29 am

      Thank you Traci! It really is delicious!

      Reply
  34. AvatarKelly Anthony says

    September 03, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    Since I won’t be making it to Sardinia anytime soon I’m excited to be able to make their famous dish right at home.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:30 am

      Thank you, Kelly! You can create a little bit of Sardinia right in your kitchen with this, no travel needed!

      Reply
  35. AvatarSuzanne says

    September 03, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    I’m looking online for fregola now, because this recipe looks DELISH.

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:33 am

      Hi Suzanne, thank you! Hope you find fregola – if you need any help tracking it down, please let us know!

      Reply
  36. AvatarTatiana says

    September 03, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    Excellent presentation; this looks delicious! I haven’t cooked with clams many times in the past, but I will give this a try!

    Reply
    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:33 am

      Hi Tatiana, thank you! Hopefully, you will love it as much as we do!

      Reply
  37. AvatarGloria | Homemade & Yummy says

    September 02, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    I have not experimented with clams at all in the kitchen. I love the sound of this rustic recipe. What a great dinner for the weekend, along with a nice bottle of red wine. Perfect for date night.

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    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:34 am

      Absolutely, Gloria! It would be perfect for a date night!

      Reply
  38. AvatarKitchenVarieties says

    September 02, 2019 at 7:08 am

    Oh man! This look so delicious. Saving and pinning this post. I can’t wait to try this. Thank so much for sharing.

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    • AvatarThe Pasta Project says

      September 04, 2019 at 3:38 am

      Thank you! Hope you love it as much as we do!

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  39. AvatarDahn says

    August 31, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Seriously great timing! My husband just saw a cooking show that used fregola and asked me to make something with it. Thanks for the recipe

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  40. AvatarKavita Favelle says

    August 31, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    I’ve never bought fregola to cook at home, no idea why as it’s a shape of pasta I really like. This recipe with clams looks perfect, I need to buy some fregola ASAP!

    Reply
  41. AvatarAlisa Infanti says

    August 31, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    I have never heard of fregola before. I shop at a great little Italian butcher shop that carries pastas from Italy so am definitely going to try and find some.

    Reply
  42. AvatarDemeter says

    August 31, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    This looks like the perfect meal for a date night in! So flavorful!!

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  43. AvatarKate says

    August 31, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    Such a great idea! Thanks for the yummy recipe!

    Reply
  44. AvatarTraci says

    August 31, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    So few ingredients yet so much flavor! This one’s a keeper…thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply

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