Pastina – Italian Comfort Food
A comforting Italian pasta dish with tiny pastina pasta cooked in chicken broth, butter, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Creamy, cozy, and nourishing, perfect for all ages.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish or Side
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (12- ounce) box pastina
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1 large egg, room temperature, whisked
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and more to garnish
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Add 4 cups of broth and the box of pastina into a 3- quart pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and boil for 6-7 minutes, until the broth is absorbed and the pastina is al dente.
Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the butter, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
Season liberally with pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, substitute half of the broth with milk. Customize with additional cheese or herbs like basil or parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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