How to make Sardinian fregula pasta with saffron & sausages | Pasta Grannies

Fregula (or fregola in Italian) is a pasta special to Sardinia. This peppercorn shaped pasta has been made by hand since medieval times; saffron has been grown on the island for even longer - it is thought the Phoenicians introduced it over 2000 years ago. And in this week's episode, organic saffron producer Cumpanzos organised a cooking demonstration for us using both these ingredients.
Several of you have asked about the hut, or 'su pinnettu'. This is a shepherd's hut, and Cumpanzos have a little video on its reconstruction here:
• ricostruzione pinnettu

[@SevenDaysofStyleNY]

I love culture of all kinds, it’s just such a mesmerizing experience to see how other places eat, dance and enjoy life. ❤️

[@ThatBernie]

The preparation of fregula pasta looks almost identical to couscous! Although the way the dish is prepared is very different, sembra molto gustoso

[@DSmith-gs4tr]

Nonna Pierina was all business putting that goodness together. Love this channel so much.

[@ashleybartsch6642]

Love everything about this video, very traditional venue and costumes, well,done!

[@bubbadeaux2962]

What a delicious looking dish!

[@dpistoltube]

Thanks for posting. I enjoyed watching😍

[@pastagrannies]

I'm glad you liked it, best wishes, Vicky

[@TheWvJACK]

mmm now i know what todo with large amounts of saffron i have

[@jennifers6435]

The structure of the building is fascinating..is this a patio with stick roof for shade?

[@pastagrannies]

hi Jennifer, the building is called 'su pinnettu' and it is a shepherd's hut found in central northern Sardinia. This particular building was rebuilt by Cumpanzos after a fire a few years ago. I'll put a link in the comments section above to the little video they made about it. best wishes, Vicky

[@maureenstrout2238]

Where do I get the bowl to make fregola

[@tscherl]

Want to be in Sardinia 🙂

[@pastagrannies]

It's a wonderful island, best wishes, Vicky

[@tscherl]

Yes, I see 😊
Thanks - and thanks for your work, too! 🙂

[@kriswarren2469]

What's the story behind the hut they are in?

[@pastagrannies]

hi Kris, it's a shepherd's hut called 'su pinnettu' in Sardinian. This one is a reconstruction after the original was burnt down and I will put a link to the video showing the process in the comments section above. best wishes, Vicky

[@e.lycopersicon9720]

Isn't that exactly how couscous is made?
I'd always heard that couscous is steamed rather than boiled because it would fall apart if agitated too much.

[@pastagrannies]

Yes, fregula is made the same way as couscous. I don't know about the steaming advice though - fregula does not disintegrate when simmered? best wishes, Vicky

[@damianrhea8875]

This dish must be not very good to eat., otherwise the young people would rush to partake it, instead of starting to dance immediately upon she finished cooking as to avoid eating it...

[@Grassiedda]

First of all, fregula is delicious 😂 second, they are not avoid eating, the granny is preparing the table and while she’s doing this, they are dancing (demonstrating some traditional dances)

[@thecook8964]

Think about the ingredients, imagine the taste- how could it not be delicious? The video is only so long, so they had to dance.