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Cookish

Mussels with Fregola, Tomatoes and Capers

4 Servings

40 minutes 15 minutes active

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Fregola is a tiny, pellet-shaped Sicilian pasta that cooks up with a nutty, wheaty flavor and distinctive chewiness. It resembles pearl couscous. In fact, pearl couscous is a reasonable substitute if fregola is not available, but keep in mind couscous cooks faster by a few minutes. Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the broth.

4

Servings

40 minutes

15 minutes active

Ingredients

  • ¼

    cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1

    pint cherry OR grape tomatoes

Reviews
Laura P.
June 6, 2025
Great flavors
Super easy to make. Followed recipe exactly. Very filling and satisfying with the addition of the Fregola. No salt needed with the mussels and capers. Seasoning perfect.
William W.
February 24, 2025
Easy and tasty
good for a weeknight
JoDell T.
February 4, 2023
so good
I have made this dish 6 times now and making it again tonight. It is soooo good. Love the pasta, make it very hardy.
Darrick J.
February 17, 2024
Just ok
Dang. No salt garlic shallot. Fell a little flat for me. Bland

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