FREGULA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GORGONZOLA

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This recipe for fregula with asparagus and gorgonzola is courtesy of chef Eficio Farris and can be found in his "Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey" cookbook. Special thanks to Laurie Smith for providing this lovely photograph.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 medium bunch asparagus, thinly sliced
4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 cups fregula (small, toasted semolina pasta)
1/2 cup dry white wine, preferably Vermentino
1/2 cup Gorgonzola, crumbled
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped shallot and cook, stirring, until golden. Add asparagus and continue stirring about 3 minutes more.
  • Place chicken stock in a second saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add fregula to saucepan with asparagus and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add wine and let cook until liquid has absorbed.
  • Add boiling chicken stock to fregula and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is fully absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in Gorgonzola until well combined, then stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Let mixture stand a few minutes before serving.

Matthijs Baan
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This dish was a disappointment. I would not make it again.


Jafar7i Iqbal
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I would not recommend this recipe. The flavors were not to my liking.


Wisdom Achebe
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The fregula was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good.


Kayann Joseph
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Rikon Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Daisy Julie
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and the fregula was cooked to perfection.


Adjei Priscilla
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


April King
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Astoria Donahue
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I was looking for a new fregula recipe and this one did not disappoint. The asparagus and gorgonzola were a great combination and the dish was very flavorful.


Harrison Mutua
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Yahab Jamal
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavors and the fregula was cooked perfectly.


Muxudiin Xusein
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used whole wheat fregula and it turned out great. The asparagus and gorgonzola were a perfect combination.