Fregola, Clams and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds fresh Manilla clams, scrubbed and rinsed well
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fregola or Israeli couscous about 16 ounces
• 2 peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
• Pinch of crushed red pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 4½ cups chicken stock
• Kosher sea and freshly ground black pepper