Description
Pastina is a simple and classic Italian comfort dish made with tiny pasta, butter, cheese, and sometimes egg. It’s creamy, cozy, and perfect for a quick meal or when you need something warm and soothing.
Ingredients
•1/2 cup pastina (tiny pasta)
•1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
•1 tablespoon unsalted butter
•1 large egg (optional)
•2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
•Salt and black pepper to taste
•Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1.Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a small pot.
2.Add pastina and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
3.Remove from heat and stir in the butter.
4.If using an egg, mix it in quickly while the pastina is hot for a creamy texture.
5.Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
6.Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
•You can substitute broth with water for a lighter version.
•For a soupier texture, add more broth before serving.
•Leftovers thicken as they sit, so add a splash of warm broth or water when reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pastina, Italian comfort food, creamy pasta, pastina soup, quick pasta recipe