Fergola Sarda Pasta Dish

By Trix

Italian Grocery for Fregola Sarda...trendy pasta for 2011. House and Home

Ingredients

• 1 package (usually 1 lb. or 450 g) fregola sarda*
• Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
• 1/4 cup good quality olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• You may substitute orzo or Israeli couscous.

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from houseandhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions: 
Step 1: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the fregola sarda pasta (or your substitute pasta) and cook following the package directions — and your tastebuds — until al dente. Most brands cook in about 10 minutes.

Step 2: When cooked, drain in colander, then add to a large bowl and toss with lemon zest and juice, olive oil, chopped herbs and salt and pepper to taste. This dish is great served warm or cold.