Carlofortina Style Fregula Sarda is a unique dish that combines the intense flavors of tuna, the freshness of cherry tomatoes, and the creaminess of pesto. A simple yet character-rich first course, perfect for summer days and inspired by the cuisine of Carloforte on the island of San Pietro in Sardinia. Ideal to enjoy hot or warm, it is a recipe that conquers at first taste.
Preparing Carlofortina style fregula is a delightful way to bring the scents of the Mediterranean to the table. Simple, quick, and truly tasty: a recipe to save and remake all year round! Try it and share with me your favorite variations.
If you love Sardinian fregula as much as I do, here are some other ideas below.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz Sardinian fregula
- 3 tbsp Genoese pesto
- 5.3 oz tuna in oil
- 10.5 oz cherry tomatoes
- as needed oil and salt
Tools
- Casserole
- Bowl
- Ladle
Steps
Boil the fregula in salted water for the time indicated on the package.
Once cooked, drain and season it with a bit of oil in a bowl. Let it cool.
Add the tuna, pesto, and cherry tomatoes. Mix and serve cold or warm.
🔄 Useful Variations:
• You can use arugula pesto for a slightly bitter note.
• Replace the tuna with canned mackerel or salmon for a different flavor.
• Add black olives or capers for a more assertive touch.
🔄 Useful Variations:
• You can use arugula pesto for a slightly bitter note.
• Replace the tuna with canned mackerel or salmon for a different flavor.
• Add black olives or capers for a more assertive touch.
