Fregula Sarda, Imported from Sardinia

There are a number of ways to experiment with this Sardinia pasta. Fregula Sarda is often paired with seafood, such as clams, which brings to mind the fresh seafood sourced right from the Mediterranean Sea by locals on the island of Sardinia. For something with a hearty and earthy flavor, try Fregula Sarda with sausage. This pasta also tastes lovely with tomatoes, asparagus, and lemon, or you can use it to create fresh summer salads.

This Fregula Sarda Grossa from La Casa le Grano has a variety of both circular and cylindrical pasta. This traditional durum wheat pasta is a staple Sardinian dish. Because it's lightly toasted after the pasta is formed, it adds a wonderful depth of flavor to your meal. As a variation on couscous, it's also incredibly versatile when it comes to home cooking.

You can see Rachael Ray's video recipe with Fregula Sarde through this link.