Fregola Sarda recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLa CicciaFregola Sarda Recipe

Fregola Sarda Recipe

Inspired by La Ciccia
Time45m
Serves2

Fregola Seafood Citrus Zest Squid Ink

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Ingredients

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Fregola

Seafood

Citrus Zest

Squid Ink Sauce

Method

Cooking Fregola

1

Prepare the Fregola

In a pot, bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the fregola sarda and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 12-15 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cooking Seafood

2

Sauté the Seafood

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then, add squid, shrimp, and mussels. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

3

Add White Wine

Pour in the white wine and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.

Making Squid Ink Sauce

4

Prepare Squid Ink Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine squid ink and stock. Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook until slightly thickened.

Combining the Dish

5

Combine Ingredients

In the skillet with the seafood, add the cooked fregola, lemon zest, and orange zest. Stir gently to combine all ingredients and heat through.

6

Serve the Dish

Serve the fregola and seafood mixture topped with squid ink sauce.