Fregula
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Fregula (aka Fregola) is a type of pasta from Sardinia. It is similar to Israeli couscous. Fregula comes in varying sizes, but typically consists of semolina dough that has been rolled into balls 2-3mm in diameter and toasted in an oven.
A typical preparation of Fregula is to simmer it in a tomato based sauce with clams.