FREGOLA CON CALAMARI E CIME DI RAPA

fregola

🥗Healthier: whole wheat fregola

💰Cheaper: orzo

Orzo is less expensive and widely available.

seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: vegetables

Chicken or vegetables can provide a lighter option.

Toast fregola in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add salt.

Add toasted fregola to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

Drain fregola and set aside, reserving a bit of cooking water.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped garlic and onion, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add seafood and cook until just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Return fregola to the skillet, adding reserved cooking water as needed to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

Stir in chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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