Pastina - Italian Comfort Food (Ready in 8 minutes)
5 from 4 votes
Welcome to Pastina....the ultimate Italian comfort food. Whether you need a cozy meal or feeling under the weather, this recipe takes 8 minutes to make and always hits the spot!
In a small pot or saucepan pour in the vegetable broth and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over a medium-high heat with the lid on and bring to a boil
Once boiling, add the pastina and stir through the broth. Continue to stir it every now and then so it doesn’t clump, and cook until al dente (according to package instructions)Pastina typically takes between 5-8 minutes to cook
Taste the pastina and once it’s cooked, turn off the heat and add in the finely grated parmesan cheese. Continuously stir it through the pastina for 1-2 minutes to thicken the broth and create a creamy consistency
Serve in bowls with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Garnish if desired with extra parmesan cheese and black pepper and enjoy your yummy bowl of Italian Pastina!