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 /  30 May 2023  

#  Fregola With Courgettes, Corn, Basil &amp; Ricotta  


Sometimes called Sardinian couscous, fregola lands somewhere between a grain and a pasta, with a nutty flavour and irregular texture all its own. Use it where you would couscous or orzo, adding a toasted dimension to hot and cold side dishes. This is one of those dishes that can be eaten warm or at room temperature with a dollop of ricotta.  


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Serves

 4 

 



Total Time

 25 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    200 g/7 oz. fregola  

   3 tbsp of olive oil  

   1 shallot, finely chopped  

   2 courgettes, cut into rounds  

   3 garlic cloves, crushed  

   1 pinch of Aleppo chilli/hot red pepper flakes  

   2 corn on the cob, kernels shaved  

   Manchego, shaved, plus extra to garnish  

   15-20 fresh basil leaves, plus extra to garnish  

   Grated zest &amp; juice of 1 lemon  

   Sea salt &amp; black pepper  

 



  

 For the ricotta  


   250g block of ricotta  

   2 tbsp of olive oil  

   1 tbsp of runny honey  

   1 tsp of dried oregano  

   1 tsp of Aleppo chilli/hot red pepper flakes  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Cook the fregola in a large saucepan of boiling water according to the pack instructions, then drain and set aside to cool, reserving about 250ml of the cooking water.



 Step 2 

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat. Add the shallot and courgettes and some salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for a few more minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Add the corn and continue sautéing for 5-6 minutes until the corn is tender, but still a little snappy.



 Step 3 

Add the cooked fregola to the courgette mixture, drizzle with another tablespoon of olive oil and stir in the Manchego, basil and lemon zest. Add 60-120ml of the pasta water to loosen, and more if you prefer it more ‘saucy’. Garnish with fresh basil and an extra sprinkling of Manchego.



 Step 4 

Place the block of ricotta on a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil and runny honey, then finish with the oregano and chilli flakes. Serve alongside the fregola with courgettes, placing a few tablespoons into the mixture or letting guests help themselves.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Recipe courtesy of [*Mediterranean Summer Table*](https://amzn.to/3OLvrOI) by Kathy Kordalis. Published by Ryland Peters &amp; Small. Photography by Mowie Kay © Ryland Peters &amp; Small.

 

 

 

 

  

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