Quick & Easy Italian Pastina Recipe
Pastina, a very comforting dish that can be eaten any time of day, holds a special place in the hearts of pasta lovers not only in Italian cuisine but also worldwide. With its small size and quick cooking time, pastina offers endless possibilities for creating soul-warming dishes that evoke nostalgia and delight the taste buds.
Equipment
- Medium size pot
- Measuring spoon and bowl
- Grater
- Wooden Spoon Or Spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup Pastina
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano grated
- A drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Put 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth in a medium pot and place it over medium-high heat.
- As the broth starts boiling, add a pinch of salt or salt of your preference. Mix in the broth.
- Now carefully add the pastina pasta to the boiling broth, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Cook pastina according to package instructions or around 7-8 minutes.
- Once pasta is cooked or the water is absorbed to 80-85%, stop the flame or heat. Add the butter and grated cheese. Stirring it well until melted. (If you don't like cheese, you can leave it.)
- Now, transfer the pastina to a serving bowl and top it with the drizzle of olive oil and grated parmesan cheese.