Description
Quick, easy, and comforting! This simple creamy pastina recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. A perfect family-friendly meal for busy weeknights or sick days.
Ingredients
1 cup pastina
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add pastina and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Reduce heat to medium; cook 8-10 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
4. Remove from heat; stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately.
Notes
Variations include cheesy pastina (add mozzarella, cheddar, or Gruyere), egg drop pastina (whisk in an egg), pastina with vegetables, and garlic and herb pastina.
- Category: Pasta, Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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