Fregola With Asparagus, Tomatoes And Arugula Recipe

Name: Fregola With Asparagus, Tomatoes And Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fregola sarda; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped; 4 1/4 cups chicken broth or 4 1/4 cups vegetable broth, heated; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 cups fresh arugula, washed, dried, and chopped; salt & pepper, to taste; 1 dash red pepper flakes, to taste; freshly shaved parmesan cheese, to serve

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups fregola sarda
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
4 1/4 cups chicken broth or 4 1/4 cups vegetable broth, heated
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups fresh arugula, washed, dried, and chopped
salt & pepper, to taste
1 dash red pepper flakes, to taste
freshly shaved parmesan cheese, to serve

1
In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil and once it is hot add the chopped onion.
2
Cook the onion until it is translucent and then add the fregola.
3
Stir to coat in the oil mixture and then add the chopped tomatoes.
4
Cook a minute or two until the tomatoes begin to break down.
5
Slowly begin to add a cup of hot broth and stir.
6
Keeping the heat at a simmer, keep adding the broth slowly one cup at a time until each cup is almost absorbed.
7
For Vegetarian use the vegetable broth and not the chicken broth.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups fregola sarda, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fregola With Asparagus, Tomatoes And Arugula falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fregola With Asparagus, Tomatoes And Arugula

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