Fregula With Clams And Chilis

Recipe Ingredients

4 tablespoons	60ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Red onion - thinly sliced (medium)
4		Garlic cloves - thinly sliced
2 oz	56g	Prosciutto - cut into 1/8" dice
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Tiny clams, cockles or manilas - scrubbed, rinsed
1 cup	237ml	Dry white wine
1 cup	237ml	Chicken stock
1		Saffron
1/2 cup	118ml	Basic Tomato Sauce - (see recipe)
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Dried fregula
1 tablespoon	15ml	Hot chili flakes
1		Italian parsley - leaves removed,
		But left whole

Recipe Instructions

Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

In a 12- to 14-inch frying pan, heat olive oil to smoking over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and prosciutto and saute until softened. Add clams, white wine, saffron, chicken stock and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, cook fregula according to package instructions, roughly 20 minutes. Drain and add to clam pot and cook until texture and liquidity resemble risotto. Add chili flakes and parsley, stir through and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-1D24) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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